Antalya:Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development is actively participating in the 31st UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) being held in Antalya, Turkiye, until November 20. The event sees attendance from around 200 countries.

According to Federation of Arab News Agencies, the foundation's representation includes nine delegates from its affiliated entities Earthna, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, and Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar. Qatar Foundation is also hosting nine specialized sessions at the Qatar Pavilion, with contributions from Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Earthna, and Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar.

The sessions are designed to tackle critical topics such as climate-resilient cities in arid environments, electrification in hot climates, and circular economy approaches to food and water systems. Other discussions will focus on the role of Islamic values in climate action, coastal resilience, sustainable fuels, and misconceptions about desert ecosystems.

Dr. Gonzalo Castro de la Mata, Executive Director of Earthna, highlighted Qatar Foundation’s strategic partnership with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, emphasizing its expertise in research and evidence-based policymaking to address the challenges in hot and arid regions. He noted that Qatar Foundation’s academic and research network is vital in generating specialized knowledge and research, which Earthna translates into practical policies.

Dr. Castro de la Mata also stressed the need for stronger international cooperation to tackle global sustainability challenges. He advocated for the integration of knowledge and innovation and the connection of experts with policymakers to build resilient, sustainable pathways for a prosperous future.