SDG 13: Climate Action

The Al-Attiyah Foundation and UDST Unite for Development of Future Energy and Sustainability Leaders

JULY 2024

The Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah International Foundation for Energy and Sustainable Development and the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster leadership in energy, sustainability, and climate change. This partnership aims to enhance research, education, and dialogue in these fields, contributing to Qatar National Vision 2030. H.E. Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Attiyah expressed his satisfaction, emphasizing the importance of collaboration to nurture Qatar’s youth and future leaders. Dr. Salem Al-Naemi, President of UDST, praised the partnership, highlighting its potential to facilitate knowledge exchange and support initiatives that align with Qatar’s sustainability goals. This MoU will serve as a platform for joint research, studies, and the sharing of expertise, strengthening both organizations’ commitment to a sustainable future.

Ministry honors winners of ‘Ozone Shield of Blue Planet’ to mark World Ozone Day

SEPTEMBER 2024

The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) observed the World Ozone Day, which falls on September 16 each year, under the slogan ‘Advancing climate action’.

The event held on the occasion witnessed the honoring of the students who won the ‘Ozone Shield of the Blue Planet’ competition, which was organized by the MoECC, in cooperation with the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

The competition aimed to raise awareness among school students about the social responsibility of preserving the ozone layer by designing videos and publications that reflect their understanding and vision of environmental solutions related to protecting the ozone layer. For more details see: https://www.udst.edu.qa/ozoneawarenesscompetition