Qatar – AACO adopts ‘net zero emissions’ target by 2050

Qatar – AACO adopts ‘net zero emissions’ target by 2050

(MENAFN- Gulf Times) The 54th Annual General Meeting of Arab Air Carriers Organisation (AACO) in Doha adopted 'net zero emissions' target as of 2050. The AGM adopted another resolution on Thursday"reflecting what is needed for a faster recovery" of the air transport sector from the implications of Covid-19. In particular, the AGM called upon governments to follow the guidelines of air travel and biosafety that were agreed upon by governments through the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) and their joint work which culminated in the publishing of the ICAO's Council Aviation Recovery Taskforce's Recovery Report and Take-off Guidance which is now available in its 4th edition. The AGM also commended and welcomed the decision of the Arab League's Council of Economic and Social Affairs, which adopted general principles for air travel biosafety measures and the mutual recognition of vaccination certificates based on global guidelines by ICAO and the WHO. The AGM called upon governments to implement those principles in the national measures with regards to biosafety and air travel, and directed AACO to support the work of the Arab League jointly with the Arab Civil Aviation Organisation, the Arab Tourism Organisation, and the International