By Abbas Nazil
Qatar’s Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) has participated in the seventh meeting of the Global Environment Outlook (GEO-7), held in Nairobi, Kenya, with representatives from member states and international organizations working on environmental and sustainable development issues.
Qatar’s delegation included officials from the Wildlife Development Department, the Green Development and Environmental Sustainability Department, and the Environmental Monitoring and Inspection Department.
The meeting provided a platform for participants to discuss current global environmental challenges and explore strategies for enhancing international cooperation to address climate change and protect natural resources.
One of the main objectives of the meeting was to adopt the “Summary for Policymakers” of the GEO report, one of the most significant publications of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), which serves as a key reference for global environmental policy.
The finalized report is expected to be officially launched during the seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7), scheduled to take place in December 2025.
During the closing session, Assistant Director of the Environmental Monitoring and Inspection Department at MOECC, Abdullah Al Khulaifi, delivered a statement reaffirming Qatar’s support for enhancing the national implementation of multilateral environmental agreements.
He also highlighted Qatar’s call for stronger international cooperation to combat the illegal transboundary movement of waste and to prevent its improper disposal, particularly from developed to developing nations.
The MOECC delegation underscored Qatar’s continued commitment to upholding international environmental accords and promoting sustainable development.
It also emphasized the country’s efforts to strike a balance between economic growth and environmental protection in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030, which prioritizes environmental stewardship as a pillar of national progress.
The meeting ended with a renewed call for collective global action to address the planet’s most pressing environmental issues through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and implementation of sustainable policies.
