Qatar participated in the opening of the 9th Our Ocean Conference (OOC) Greece 2024 on Tuesday, with HE Minister of Environment and Climate Change Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie leading the Qatari delegation to the conference.

The conference aims to bring together representatives from governments, international organizations, NGOs, and private entities to discuss ocean conservation, marine resource management, and sustainable economic development. This year's edition focuses on six main areas of action: Marine Protected Areas, Sustainable Blue Economies, Climate Change, Maritime Security, Sustainable Fisheries, and Marine Pollution.

Qatar's participation in the conference reflects its unwavering commitment to global efforts to preserve the Earth and its natural resources, with a particular emphasis on the oceans. The oceans generate around 50 percent of the Earth's oxygen and regulate climate, making them a crucial part of the global ecosystem.

The OOC was first launched in 2014 under the initiative of former US Secretary of State John Kerry and has since become an important forum for dialogue between governments and intergovernmental organizations. The conference has managed to raise over USD 130 billion towards preserving the world's oceans.

The participation of Qatar in this year's conference is a significant step towards achieving the shared goal of preserving the Earth's natural resources. By bringing together representatives from various sectors, the conference provides a platform for collaboration and exchange of ideas towards sustainable development and ocean conservation.