Officials during the launch of Al Reem Biosphere Reserve website.
The Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME) affirmed that protecting the environment represents an essential component of Qatar National Vision 2030 and the Qatari constitution.
Speaking during the launch of the Al Reem Biosphere Reserve website, the ministry’s Head of Public Relations Abdullah Mohammed Al Falasi emphasized that the protection and safety of the environment represents a fundamental right of Qatari citizens, a moral responsibility towards future generations, and a clear declaration of Qatar’s commitment to global trends aimed at achieving sustainable development.
The website launch was attended by several officials and representatives of other authorities. Organisers premiered a movie that gave a comprehensive overview of the reserve and the efforts to protect it against environmental damage.
Al Falasi said that Al Reem was one of the most significant reserves in Qatar, where diligent work takes place to ensure the ecosystem is preserved. He noted that it is one of 30 reserves in 10 countries under the umbrella of UNESCO biospheres.
He said that, within the framework of working on the administrative plan for Al Reem Reserve, the Department of Natural Reserves, in cooperation with the Information Systems Department and the UNESCO Office in Doha, worked on redefining the areas and formulating a plan to develop and apply the geographic information system. He added that the reserve was one of the most advanced in the region in that regard. Director of UNESCO Regional Office in Doha Anna Paolini praised Qatar’s efforts in protecting the reserves and launching a website dedicated to it.
The public can visit the website by going to http://gis.mme.gov.qa/alreem/#map.
