Gulf Organisation for Research and Development (Gord) has signed a number of agreements with international and national organisations to promote sustainability practices on the sidelines of the two-day Qatar Sustainability Summit (QSS), which began Sunday at St Regis Doha.
Held under the patronage of HE the Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani, QSS opened in the presence of HE the Minister of Municipality and Environment Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki al-Subaie, HE the Minister of Transport and Communications Jassim Seif Ahmed al-Sulaiti, and other dignitaries, diplomats and guests.
As a co-organiser of QSS, Gord is hosting its unique sessions with discussions and presentations on Qatar’s efforts in sustainability and climate mitigation, decarbonisation opportunities and sustainable built environment. Gord is also focusing on the region's energy challenges in achieving low-carbon development, climate change mitigation in the context of global policy dimensions and advanced eco-solutions among other areas.
Gord signed several agreements on day one with organisations such as Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC), Unesco and Doha Bank.
SC signed an agreement with Gord to work towards neutrality of the host country carbon emissions towards 2022 World Cup. Gord will provide services to SC in three main areas, namely standards development, carbon projects document development and facilitation for carbon credits issued by the Global Carbon Trust, the Mena region’s first voluntary carbon offsetting platform.
Unesco and Gord have signed a letter of intent to work towards specific UN Sustainable Development Goals. Both the entities will introduce joint initiatives enhancing knowledge on climate change, impact of pollution and unsustainable consumption practices. Similarly, the organisations will team up to raise awareness and foster the role of educational institutions in responding to climate change challenges.
Doha Bank has signed to partner with Gord to explore areas of mutual collaboration in sustainability and carbon neutrality.
Anna Paolini, director of Unesco office in Doha and representative to the countries of the Gulf and Yemen,said “We are delighted to sign this agreement with Gord at such an important event. The objective of our partnership is to further leverage the role of educational institutions and the civil society in contributing to the implementation of the 2030 agenda and specifically the Sustainable Development Goal 13 for Climate Action. We are really looking forward to the prospects of long-term partnership and successful joint initiatives with Gord.”
Gord founding chairman, Dr Yousef Alhorr noted, “Combating climate change is a global concern, but nowhere is it more crucial than countries like Qatar where hydrocarbons form the backbone of economic development. For more than a decade, Gord has shared centerstage in steering the nation towards a sustainable future with initiatives like Qatar Sustainability Summit.”
“Our partnerships with top organisations will bring to the fore a rich mix of thought leadership, technological innovation and technical expertise in various sectors in order to pursue our mutual quest of achieving low-carbon economy. The agreements are strategically signed by Gord with these highly esteemed organisations to stimulate and drive the carbon neutrality, green finance and capacity building activities in various sectors, especially those that have significant impact on future generation of the nation such as sports and education institutions,” Dr Alhorr added.
Gord and Doha Bank officials at the signing ceremony
Gord and SC officials shake hand after the signing of the agreement
As a co-organiser of QSS, Gord is hosting its unique sessions with discussions and presentations on Qatar’s efforts in sustainability and climate mitigation, decarbonisation opportunities and sustainable built environment. Gord is also focusing on the region's energy challenges in achieving low-carbon development, climate change mitigation in the context of global policy dimensions and advanced eco-solutions among other areas.
Gord signed several agreements on day one with organisations such as Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC), Unesco and Doha Bank.
SC signed an agreement with Gord to work towards neutrality of the host country carbon emissions towards 2022 World Cup. Gord will provide services to SC in three main areas, namely standards development, carbon projects document development and facilitation for carbon credits issued by the Global Carbon Trust, the Mena region’s first voluntary carbon offsetting platform.
Unesco and Gord have signed a letter of intent to work towards specific UN Sustainable Development Goals. Both the entities will introduce joint initiatives enhancing knowledge on climate change, impact of pollution and unsustainable consumption practices. Similarly, the organisations will team up to raise awareness and foster the role of educational institutions in responding to climate change challenges.
Doha Bank has signed to partner with Gord to explore areas of mutual collaboration in sustainability and carbon neutrality.
Anna Paolini, director of Unesco office in Doha and representative to the countries of the Gulf and Yemen,said “We are delighted to sign this agreement with Gord at such an important event. The objective of our partnership is to further leverage the role of educational institutions and the civil society in contributing to the implementation of the 2030 agenda and specifically the Sustainable Development Goal 13 for Climate Action. We are really looking forward to the prospects of long-term partnership and successful joint initiatives with Gord.”
Gord founding chairman, Dr Yousef Alhorr noted, “Combating climate change is a global concern, but nowhere is it more crucial than countries like Qatar where hydrocarbons form the backbone of economic development. For more than a decade, Gord has shared centerstage in steering the nation towards a sustainable future with initiatives like Qatar Sustainability Summit.”
“Our partnerships with top organisations will bring to the fore a rich mix of thought leadership, technological innovation and technical expertise in various sectors in order to pursue our mutual quest of achieving low-carbon economy. The agreements are strategically signed by Gord with these highly esteemed organisations to stimulate and drive the carbon neutrality, green finance and capacity building activities in various sectors, especially those that have significant impact on future generation of the nation such as sports and education institutions,” Dr Alhorr added.
