Doha: Qatar yesterday joined the world to mark Earth Day 2022 under the theme of ‘Invest In Our Planet’ to promote harmony with nature and the Earth.
The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change demonstrated its efforts to protect the environment and climate change, asking members of community, government institutions and private sector to play their roles.
“The Earth Day aims at demonstrating support to protect environment, create awareness about the importance of natural eco-system of the earth,” said Head of Sustainable Systems Practices Department at Climate Change Department of the Ministry, Mohamad Omar Al Badr.
In a statement posted on social media account of the Ministry, Al Badr said the day also focuses on environmental issue as one of the major issue worldwide. Qatar is participating to celebrate the day to educate people about the importance of environmental protection and make efforts to ensure sustainability to preserve the natural resources for coming generations.
“Environmental protection is one of the strategic objectives of the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, which aims to increase green spaces, develop water resources, improve the marine environment, protect it from pollution, preserve fish and animal wealth, and develop strategies to protect biodiversity,” said Al Badr.
He said that the theme ‘Invest In Our Planet’ of Earth Day 2022 aims at delivering message to bring about fast solution to the phenomenon of climate change which required all members of the community, governments and private companies to play their roles because the Earth needs collective and individual efforts in this regard.
Celebrating the Earth Day, the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology in a statement on its social media accounts explained how to contribute to achieve a health and sustainable environment for Qatar.
People can take individual action that can help in protecting the environment. The actions include minimising pollution-causing behaviour, recycling materials and products, reducing food and drink waste, saving energy at home and work and using eco-friendly transportation.
