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Qatar boasts 1,400 eco-friendly ‘green buildings’

Qatar has taken major steps towards achieving sustainability goals in recent years. Qatar has recorded more than 1400 buildings under the Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS), which highlights “green” infrastructures…

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COP26 and Climate Action Plan: Is Qatar getting serious about global warming?

The Gulf state was among the participants at the global COP26 Summit. Qatar is the world’s largest producer of liquefied natural gas. The latest cabinet reshuffle by Qatar’s Amir Sheikh…

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Qatar’s amir joins world leaders in Glasgow for COP26 climate summit

In August, the UN said humans have caused irreversible damage to planet earth due to the nations’ failure in minimising fossil-fuel emissions. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani…

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Can Lego blocks help save Qatar’s coral reef?

A group of scientists are using toy Lego pieces as part of reef restoration efforts in Singapore. In the wake of increasing concerns over the depletion of coral reefs around…

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Qatar records 3.9% drop in total greenhouse gas emissions since 2016: report

The Arab Youth Climate Movement Qatar report found that Qatar produced 116.2 million tonnes of total greenhouse gas emissions in 2019. A report by the Arab Youth Climate Movement Qatar…

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British PM vows to make UK the ‘Qatar of hydrogen’ in fight against climate change

The British PM announced a Net Zero Strategy as the UK looks up to Qatar’s success in sustainability. Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the UK aims to become the…

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How bad is Qatar’s food waste problem?

Massive, overwhelmed landfills, restrictive legislations, and a culture of waste. What does Qatar need to tackle its food waste issue? Before the 2017 Gulf blockade, Qatar used 90% of its…

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The Round up

The Round Up | 19 September 2021

All the top stories in Qatar today on #TheRoundUp ✈️ UK opens up for travel as 80% receive two doses ???????? Qatar provides aid relief to Sudan flood victims ????…

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Littering in Qatar could cost you QAR 10,000

World Cleanup Day is the largest global cleanup event of the year. Qatari authorities announced a QAR 10,000 penalty for anyone caught littering at beaches, in front of houses, roads…

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