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Doha
Qatar University (QU) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) have announced the establishment of the UNESCO Chair in marine sciences at QU’s Environmental Science Center. The chair in marine science is the first of its kind in the region.
The Science Plan covers the natural and anthropogenic components related to Arabian Gulf, including Arabian Gulf circulation, climate change, sea level rise, Shamal winds and swells, geomorphological changes due to coastal and offshore developments, marine pollution and its management, hypoxia formation and ocean acidification, and anthropogenic impacts on the Gulf’s ecosystems.
During the announcement ceremony for the UNESCO Chair, QU President Dr Hassan bin Rashid Al Derham said that the chair is proof of the position that QU enjoys in the scientific research sector related to marine environment. He added that QU is a pioneer in this research and has a high research infrastructure, such as the Sea Lab, Janan Research Ship and an elite of distinguished Qatari scientists in this important field.
He pointed out that the QU has strengthened its local partnerships with various parties concerned with the marine environment, and has completed several research projects to transfer this partnership to an international level with UNESCO, which enhances the level and diversity of these projects.
Vice-President of Research and Graduate Studies Prof Mariam Al Ali Al Maadeed said the establishment of a UNESCO Chair at the Environmental Science Center is a clear indication that it becomes an important research institute in marine sciences in terms of scholars and assets.
Dr Anna Paolini, director of UNESCO Office in Doha and UNESCO Representative in the Arab States of the Gulf and Yemen, said: “I am glad to see that Qatar University has taken the initiative to foster scientific collaboration among the universities, private sectors as well research centres in the region through the establishment of this important UNESCO Chair in the field of marine science. I’m confident that the chair will not only generate knowledge and expertise but also will help provide local solutions and innovations towards achieving the targets of the SDG 14 - Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources.”
Secretary-General of the Qatar National Commission for Education, Culture and Science Dr Hamda Hassan Al Sulaiti said, “The establishment of the UNESCO Chair came up because of the joined efforts and cooperation between Qatar National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, Qatar University and UNESCO Office in Doha. Those efforts resulted in signing a number of agreements of UNESCO chairs with higher educational institutions, including the UNESCO Chair in education and technical and practical training with College of North Atlantic and Qatar Petrochemical Company (QAPCO), and the UNESCO Chair in marine sciences with Qatar University.”
Director of the Environmental Science Center Prof Hamad Al Saad Al Kuwari said that the marine environment is of vital importance to the cultural heritage, economy and sustenance of Qatar as well as other Gulf countries.
“Through this UNESCO Chair, studies will be carried out to cover the marine and coastal environs of the Gulf with particular reference to the Exclusive Economic Zone of Qatar in line with SDGs of the 2030 and the Roadmap for the UN Decade of Ocean Science,” he said.
Doha
Qatar University (QU) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) have announced the establishment of the UNESCO Chair in marine sciences at QU’s Environmental Science Center. The chair in marine science is the first of its kind in the region.
The Science Plan covers the natural and anthropogenic components related to Arabian Gulf, including Arabian Gulf circulation, climate change, sea level rise, Shamal winds and swells, geomorphological changes due to coastal and offshore developments, marine pollution and its management, hypoxia formation and ocean acidification, and anthropogenic impacts on the Gulf’s ecosystems.
During the announcement ceremony for the UNESCO Chair, QU President Dr Hassan bin Rashid Al Derham said that the chair is proof of the position that QU enjoys in the scientific research sector related to marine environment. He added that QU is a pioneer in this research and has a high research infrastructure, such as the Sea Lab, Janan Research Ship and an elite of distinguished Qatari scientists in this important field.
He pointed out that the QU has strengthened its local partnerships with various parties concerned with the marine environment, and has completed several research projects to transfer this partnership to an international level with UNESCO, which enhances the level and diversity of these projects.
Vice-President of Research and Graduate Studies Prof Mariam Al Ali Al Maadeed said the establishment of a UNESCO Chair at the Environmental Science Center is a clear indication that it becomes an important research institute in marine sciences in terms of scholars and assets.
Dr Anna Paolini, director of UNESCO Office in Doha and UNESCO Representative in the Arab States of the Gulf and Yemen, said: “I am glad to see that Qatar University has taken the initiative to foster scientific collaboration among the universities, private sectors as well research centres in the region through the establishment of this important UNESCO Chair in the field of marine science. I’m confident that the chair will not only generate knowledge and expertise but also will help provide local solutions and innovations towards achieving the targets of the SDG 14 - Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources.”
Secretary-General of the Qatar National Commission for Education, Culture and Science Dr Hamda Hassan Al Sulaiti said, “The establishment of the UNESCO Chair came up because of the joined efforts and cooperation between Qatar National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, Qatar University and UNESCO Office in Doha. Those efforts resulted in signing a number of agreements of UNESCO chairs with higher educational institutions, including the UNESCO Chair in education and technical and practical training with College of North Atlantic and Qatar Petrochemical Company (QAPCO), and the UNESCO Chair in marine sciences with Qatar University.”
Director of the Environmental Science Center Prof Hamad Al Saad Al Kuwari said that the marine environment is of vital importance to the cultural heritage, economy and sustenance of Qatar as well as other Gulf countries.
“Through this UNESCO Chair, studies will be carried out to cover the marine and coastal environs of the Gulf with particular reference to the Exclusive Economic Zone of Qatar in line with SDGs of the 2030 and the Roadmap for the UN Decade of Ocean Science,” he said.
