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Sustainable Transition and Economic Diversification

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submitted on 2025-01-29, 06:58 and posted on 2025-02-04, 15:17 authored by Dr. Soud K. Al-Thani, Sheikha Amna Al Thani, Francis Antony Jacob, Mohamed A. Mohamed, Haajerah Khan, Masah Barakat, Ayda ElEzaby, Aisha Salat, Dr. Gonzalo Castro de la Mata, Sebastien P. Turbot, Dr. Alexandre Amato, Nihal. Mohamed Al-Saleh, Dr. Mona Matar Al-Kuwari

The Qatar National Dialogue on Climate Change (QNDCC) addressed the pressing need for economic diversification and sustainable transition in response to climate change, resource scarcity, and environmental degradation. It underscores the significance of shifting economic paradigms to prioritize sustainability, as historical resource depletion and population pressures have exposed the finite boundaries of our planet. Climate change, with its potential for extreme weather events, food and water scarcity, and economic instability, poses imminent risks that necessitate effective management. Key international agreements like the Paris Agreement, Kyoto Protocol, and UN Sustainable Development Goals serve as pillars in mitigating climate change and fostering sustainability on a global scale. Current trends emphasize the circular economy as a pivotal approach to reduce waste and resource grate sustainability principles. However, numerous challenges, including resistance to change, labor market disruptions, inadequate investment, geographical constraints, and global market dynamics, must be addressed. Recommendations include mandating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting, facilitating the skilling of workers, and advocating for an Arab Green Deal to incentivize sustainable growth. In conclusion, this document urges governments and stakeholders to prioritize sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation, recognizing them as crucial components for building a resilient and prosperous future in the face of mounting global challenges.

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Published in: Earthna publications reports
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
See report on publisher's website: https://www.earthna.qa/publications/reports/qndcc-2023-white-paper-sustainable-transition-and-economic-diversification


Project Identifier (PI): ETCC-2024-004

History

Language

  • English

Publisher

Earthna in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC)

Publication Year

  • 2023

License statement

This Item is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Institution affiliated with

  • Earthna
  • Qatar Foundation
  • Ministry of Environment and Climate Change
  • Georgetown University in Qatar
  • Northwestern University in Qatar
  • Strategy Hub

Geographic coverage

Qatar