Qatar proactive in fighting climate change – The Peninsula

Qatar proactive in fighting climate change – The Peninsula

Qatar is playing a proactive role in fighting climate change by drastically cutting carbon emissions and supporting other counties to meet their responsibilities following Paris Climate Accords and other international charters.

“QatarEnergy with its Sustainability Strategy is contributing greatly in Qatar’s efforts to protect the environment and combat climate change,” said Mohammad bin Saif Al Kuwari, Adviser at the Office of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change.

Speaking to Qatar TV yesterday, Al Kuwari said that QatarEnergy has planned to build two solar power plants with the capacity of 5 gigawatts electricity in Mesaieed and Ras Laffan. Reacting to a recent statement by Minister of State for Energy Affairs and the President and CEO of QatarEnergy H E Saad Sherida Al Kaabi, Al Kuwari said the world at this time really needs sustainable energy transition to address global climate change.

The Minister of State had stressed the importance of a responsible and sustainable energy transition to achieve sustainable economic growth, significant reduction in carbon emissions, financial support for renewable energy, and LNG projects.

“Qatar is playing a proactive role in preserving the environment to address climate change. The country has partnered with universities and research centres in Qatar and abroad to bring about