Environment Minister highlights Qatar’s experience in reviving ecosystems at UN Forum on Forests in New York

Environment Minister highlights Qatar’s experience in reviving ecosystems at UN Forum on Forests in New York

HE Minister of Environment and Climate Change Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie showcased the State of Qatar's efforts and national experience in reviving ecosystems and the qualitative initiatives launched to preserve nature, during a high-level roundtable discussion on "Forest-based solutions to the triple planetary crises: A focus on people, science, technology, and finance."During the meeting held as part of the 19th session of the United Nations Forum on Forests at the UN headquarters in New York, His Excellency affirmed that Qatar has launched numerous scientific initiatives based on nature-based solutions (NbS) to enhance biodiversity, recycle water, protect coasts, and preserve the environment in collaboration with specialized research centers. He pointed out that one of these initiatives has contributed to the preparation of maps for all areas suitable for agriculture. These maps have also identified the types of trees and crops suitable for each region, especially coastal areas.His Excellency explained that this NbS initiative has contributed to enriching and sustaining the country's coastal areas through the expansion of tree forests in natural reserves, adding that these forests have shown great potential in enhancing biodiversity, improving food security, and their ability to sequester carbon and produce oxygen. He stressed