During the 2024 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, the Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar organized a side event titled 'Education to Combat the Climate Crisis'.
This event, in partnership with Education Above All Foundation (EAA), United Nations Development Programme, UNICEF, Green Climate Fund, and Generation Unlimited initiative, underscored Qatar's commitment to education amidst climate challenges.
Deputy Permanent Representative Mohammed Khalifa Al Nasr highlighted climate change's impact on education infrastructure and stressed Qatar's investment in fostering youth with skills aligned with its National Environment and Climate Change Strategy.
Qatar Fund for Development's Sheikha Haya Abdulrahman Al-Thani emphasized collaborative efforts with global partners to empower vulnerable populations.
EAA's Maleiha Malik urged education's pivotal role in climate resilience, echoing calls for transformative strategies amid a backdrop of innovative approaches discussed at the event.