Qatar
Inspection drive by the Ministry of enviroment across the outskirts of the country
The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, in cooperation with the Environmental Security Group of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), has spotted a number of environmental violations in the northern, southern, and central regions alongside the country’s northern and western coasts.
These violations included overgrazing, setting up camps without obtaining the necessary permits, and the hunting and breeding of wild birds for commercial purposes. This took place as part of a comprehensive campaign that will continue in the coming period.
Accordingly, the Department of Land Protection has removed the camp, documented the violations, and took legal action against the violators in accordance with the environmental legislation in force Qatar, aiming at protecting the local environmental and the preservation of biodiversity.
Meanwhile, the Ministry confirmed that overgrazing is one of the most prominent violations threatening natural vegetation cover, contributing to soil degradation and harming terrestrial ecosystems. Besides, erecting camps without permits constitutes an encroachment on natural areas and is associated with negative environmental impacts, such as the distortion of natural sites and harm to wildlife.
Further, the Ministry stressed that hunting and breeding wild birds for trade is a clear violation of environmental laws, as it poses a threat to ecological balance and leads to the depletion of natural resources. It affirmed the continuation of its efforts to combat these practices and strengthen field monitoring.
The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change called on members of the community to comply with environmental laws and regulations and to cooperate with the competent authorities to protect the terrestrial environment and natural resources, in a way that contributes to achieving environmental sustainability goals for present and future generations.