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His Excellency Minister of Environment and Climate Change Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie stressed that investing in young people's environmental awareness and equipping them with environmental knowledge is fundamental to building a generation capable of preserving the country's natural resources and supporting its environmental sustainability efforts.HE the Minister made the remarks while honoring students and participating entities in the third edition of the 2026 Summer Environmental Club, organized by the Ministry under the theme "Guardians of the Environment." The two-week program brought together 26 students aged 11 to 17 and was attended by ministry officials and representatives of participating organizations.His Excellency said the Summer Environmental Club reflects the Ministry's commitment to offering educational programs that combine theoretical learning with practical experience, enabling participants to gain firsthand insight into environmental work and the State's efforts to protect the environment and conserve biodiversity.He emphasized that environmental protection begins with knowledge and awareness before becoming a daily practice and a shared responsibility. The enthusiasm and engagement demonstrated by the students during workshops and field visits, he added, reflect growing environmental awareness among younger generations and their readiness to contribute to national initiatives.His Excellency affirmed the Ministry's commitment to engaging young people through awareness and training programs that introduce them to environmental challenges and the solutions used to address them, while encouraging them to develop ideas and initiatives that support environmental protection.HE Minister of Environment and Climate Change Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie also expressed appreciation to the participating entities and Ministry departments for their contribution to the program, noting that their cooperation in organizing activities and field visits enriched the club's content and enhanced the students' learning experience.The two-week program featured a series of workshops and field visits covering environmental photography, recycling, environmental monitoring and inspection, marine biodiversity, the safe use of radiation, marine environmental protection, houbara bustard breeding, and hazardous waste tracking. The activities were designed to enhance participants' environmental awareness and provide them with practical experience in environmental conservation. 

His Excellency Minister of Environment and Climate Change Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie participated on Thursday in the high-level segment of the seventh session of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-7). The session will be held during the period of Dec. 11-12 at the headquarters of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in Nairobi, Kenya, on the theme 'Advancing sustainable solutions for a resilient planet,' with a wide participation from representatives of countries and international organizations.HE Minister of Environment and Climate Change delivered the State of Qatar's statement before the Assembly, during which he discussed several draft resolutions related to climate change, pollution reduction, waste management, biodiversity protection and the sustainability of natural resources. The medium-term plan of UNEP was adopted.The State of Qatar's participation in UNEA-7 comes within the framework of its keenness to enhance international cooperation in confronting escalating environmental challenges, and to support UN efforts aimed at protecting the environment and achieving sustainable development, as well as to strengthen its effective commitment to multilateral action on global environmental issues.Ministry of Environment and Climate Change indicated that the outcomes of this session should contribute to guiding the course of international environmental action in the coming years, by supporting international partnerships and boosting joint efforts to achieve sustainability and protect ecosystems.