The civic ministry participates in the conference on the blue economy

The Ministry of Municipalities and the Environment participated in the Fourth Conference on the Sustainable Blue Economy that was held in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, in the presence of numerous delegations and organizations, with the aim of to promote modern techniques for managing water resources in the sea and rivers and others.
The term "blue economy" means sound management of water resources and the sustainable protection of the seas and oceans to preserve them for present and future generations.
The conference addressed a number of relevant topics such as climate change, pollution control, protection of marine life, climate protection and the sustainable development of the blue economy as a catalyst for climate change. development of mechanisms and actions for food security and the sustainable development of water resources. .
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Environmental Affairs, Ministry of Municipalities and Environment, Ing. Ahmed Mohamed al-Sada said the conference was a clear demonstration of the international community's commitment to preserving oceans, seas, lakes and rivers in a way that ensures the sustainability of its resources and benefits current generations. and future.
In his speech at the conference, al-Sada said Qatar, concerned with the importance of contributing globally to the optimal use of water resources, enacted legislation to preserve groundwater , to regulate the use of seawater and to make the protection of water resources one of the most important priorities of the world. the most important development strategies, as well as the implementation of many programs that support the path of development in a way that reflects the aspirations of the people of Qatar and its future generations.
Al-Sada called for cooperation to reduce the negative impacts of plastic pollution on oceans and waters, as well as the effects of climate change, at all levels, national, regional and global, by developing and implementing implement strategies, initiatives and action plans. and programs to achieve the 2030 Sustainable Development Plan tailored to the national circumstances of each country, so as to realize the principle of common but differentiated responsibility for the preservation of water and to push our world towards a better future. and sustainable.
Al-Sada stressed that the conference provided an opportunity for discussion and consultation among countries to develop a sustainable blue economy strategy aimed at exploiting and using water resources in an appropriate manner, noting that such efforts would help all States, especially developing countries, to promote their progress in the social, economic and environmental fields.