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Water and Food Security

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submitted on 2025-01-29, 06:59 and posted on 2025-02-04, 16:27 authored by Dr. Soud K. Al-Thani, Sheikha Amna Al Thani, Francis Antony Jacob, Mohamed A. Mohamed, Haajerah Khan, Masah Barakat, Umaima Ahmed, Naeema abdul Halim, Dr. Gonzalo Castro de la Mata, Sebastien P. Turbot, Dr. Alexandre Amato, Nihal. Mohamed Al-Saleh, Dr. Mona Matar Al-Kuwari

Both globally and for Qatar, water and food security hold significant implications for the livelihoods and wellbeing of all individuals. To better understand how water and food security affects people, one must underscore the impact of climate change on these vital resources, emphasizing the cyclical relationship between insecurity and climate change. The paper delves into international climate pacts and agreements, recognizing their significance in addressing challenges specific to Qatar’s context. It further examines current trends, frameworks, and solutions, with a focus on sustainable resource management and innovative practices. It acknowledges the challenges, such as funding, political conflicts, and the unique positioning of Qatar. The third edition of the Qatar National Dialogue on Climate Change (QNDCC) addressed the multifaceted dimension of water and food security, and the impact of climate change on these vital resources. Based on the current literature and the insights presented at the forum, this paper offers tailored recommendations for Qatar, encompassing freshwater resources, food production, reliance on imports, population growth, and climate and environmental factors. These recommendations emphasize sustainability, innovation, and resilience as Qatar strives to secure its water and food resources.

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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-water-and-food-security


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
  • Hamad Bin Khalifa University
  • College of Islamic Studies - HBKU
  • Strategy Hub

Geographic coverage

Qatar