CARBON NEUTRALITY
Global Carbon Council approved by ICAO's CORSIA
With CORSIA's approval, Qatar-based Global Carbon Council is now listed among eight international programs that are eligible to supply carbon credits to international airlines.
GREEN BUSINESSES
UNESCO to unite Qatar’s sustainability endeavors
Through UNESCO’s Holistic Program, entities behind green initiatives across Qatar will work together to create a greater impact.
ENERGY TRANSITION
Qatar's energy giant eyes decarbonization
With plans to capture more than 7 million tons of CO2 annually, Qatar Petroleum's latest sustainability strategy aims to reduce significant amounts of GHG emissions by 2030.
BIODIVERSE ENVIRONMENT
Qatar launches first-of-its-kind encyclopedia of plants
Benefiting from 7 years of research, the Encyclopedia of Native & Non-Native Plants in Eastern Arabia comprises 6 volumes about 800 plant species.
FOOD SECURITY
UN 2021 report hints at looming food security crisis
Food Waste Index Report 2021 reveals that in 2019 alone, 931 million tons of food was wasted. That's about 17% of all food available at consumer level.
GREEN BUILDINGS
First GSAS certified district in Qatar reaches completion
Lekhwiya Camp in Duhail has emerged as Qatar’s first sustainable district with GSAS 4 Stars green building rating.
CLIMATE CHANGE
Carbon markets continued their upward swing in 2020
Showing 20% growth, global carbon markets’ value in 2020 reached a record USD277 billion, according to Refinitiv.
EARTHLY RESOURCES
Gulf countries prioritize water and wastewater projects
As the Gulf region's water demand is expected to rise by 62% by 2025, USD80 billion worth of projects are planned or in progress.
WASTE MANAGEMENT
A guide to disposing electronic waste in Qatar
Not sure how to responsibly and safely dispose of your worn-out home appliances? There are some local companies that can help.
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