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Community environment
and biodiversity programmes
According to the latest report by the
Intergovernmental Science Policy Platform on
Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), our
biodiverse planet is threatened by unprecedented
transformation and exploitation of terrestrial and
marine ecosystems – driven mostly by human
activities. One million animal and plant species are at
risk of extinction – many within decades. Qatar places
a high consideration on its natural environment with
concerted efforts to protect its natural habitats
and biodiversity. This can only be achieved if all its
citizens have an understanding and appreciation of
the dependency of human life on a thriving natural
ecosystem and have implemented initiatives to
achieve this goal.
We continued with the expansion of the Qatar
e-Nature app and website highlighting flora, birds,
insects, mammals, reptiles, marine life, nature and
Qatar’s ecosystems. The app is the only source of
information of its kind in Qatar.
Sasol’s Qatar e-Nature mobile application and
platform, developed in partnership with Friends of
the Environment Centre, have played a crucial role
in promoting environmental awareness in Qatar.
Sasol worked to update the content of the platform,
ensuring its relevance and security. They engaged
with local ecologists and educators to contribute to
the goals of the Qatar National Vision 2030.
There is an increase in the number of people
appreciating Qatar’s nature, reflected in the increase
of app downloads and social media followers totaling
100 000 to date.
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