MoECC reviews efforts to preserve biodiversity at Expo 2023 Doha workshop

MoECC reviews efforts to preserve biodiversity at Expo 2023 Doha workshop

The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has participated in a workshop at the International Horticultural Expo 2023 Doha, where it reviewed national efforts to preserve biodiversity.The workshop was held at the conference center and organized by the General Secretariat of the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC), marking the GCC Biodiversity Day held this year under the theme "Balancing Life through Harmony with Nature and Protecting It."The workshop discussed Qatar's efforts over the past years in environmental protection, biodiversity conservation, and safeguarding endangered local species. It highlighted the role of laws and legislation in providing a healthy environment for all residents, reducing pollution, and preserving the natural balance and biodiversity.During the workshop, Mohamed Ahmed Al Khanji, Director of Wildlife Development at the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, expressed thanks to the GCC for organizing the GCC Biodiversity Day 2023 as part of Expo 2023 Doha.He stressed that environmental development and conservation, including biodiversity, are key pillars of Qatar's National Vision 2030. To implement this vision, the country has formulated its first and second national development strategies, leading to the establishment of the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change in 2022 to work towards environmental protection and contribute to sustainability.Al Khanji