Initiative to track household carbon footprint in Qatar
The Peninsula
The Arab Youth Climate Movement Qatar (AYCMQ) has launched the ‘Household Carbon Footprint Initiative.’ The plan would be conducted in partnership with various stakeholders, including the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), Unesco, and others.
Carbon footprint means the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) released into the atmosphere due to the activities of a particular individual, organisation, or community. The initiative aims to drive Qatar’s ambition to reduce carbon footprint by targeting households.
The initiative targets correcting the lack of data about consumption and emission profile of different socioeconomic groups in Qatar and better understanding household consumption and emission, which will help design and develop better mitigation options. It will also help facilitate transitioning into a low-carbon society.