Qatar, Korea unite to combat climate change at major seminar

Doha: Qatar University (QU) concluded a landmark seminar titled Qatari Korean Seminar on Climate Change Counteraction and Carbon Reduction, marking...

Doha: Qatar University (QU) concluded a landmark seminar titled "Qatari-Korean Seminar on Climate Change Counteraction and Carbon Reduction," marking a significant step forward in the efforts of the State of Qatar and the Republic of Korea to tackle climate change and enhance carbon reduction strategies

The seminar was attended by experts, academics, and representatives of Qatari and Korean institutions.

In his opening remarks, Dean of Graduate Studies at QU Prof. Ahmad Al-Own said, "In this symposium, we are discussing innovative initiatives and bilateral strategies that leverage the strengths of both countries, develop optimal solutions, and identify actionable initiatives that reflect the joint efforts of our nations towards achieving the sustainable development goals".

In turn, the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the State of Qatar, HE Yun Hyunsoo emphasized the importance of the seminar. He stated, "We have gathered experts from both countries to discuss carbon reduction cooperation between Korea and Qatar, and I believe they are the most effective partners for capturing CO2 and disposing of it in an environmentally sound manner".

He also pointed out that both countries "have state-of-the-art technologies for monitoring the carbon reductions or sinks, including MRV (Measurement, Reporting, and Verification) systems", hoping that the seminar will serve as the first part of a series of arrangements to explore collaboration and find suitable partners to work with.