Antalya/Turkiye, November 12 (QNA) - Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development is participating in the 31st UN Climate Change Conference (COP31), taking place in Antalya, Turkiye, through November 20, with around 200 countries attending.

The foundation is represented by nine delegates from three affiliated entities: Earthna, Hamad Bin Khalifa University and Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar.

On the sidelines of the conference, Qatar Foundation is hosting nine specialized sessions at the Qatar Pavilion: five by Hamad Bin Khalifa University, three by Earthna and one by Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar.

The sessions address key issues including climate-resilient cities in arid environments, electrification in hot climates, circular economy approaches to food and water systems, the role of Islamic values in climate action, coastal resilience, sustainable fuels and misconceptions about desert ecosystems.

Earthna Executive Director Dr. Gonzalo Castro de la Mata said Qatar Foundation's continued participation in COP reflects its long-standing strategic partnership with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, drawing on its expertise in research, evidence-based policymaking and practical solutions to improve quality of life, particularly in hot and arid regions.

He said Qatar Foundation's academic and research network, including Hamad Bin Khalifa University, the Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute and Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, plays a key role in generating specialized knowledge and research, while Earthna translates these findings into practical policies and solutions.

He stressed that mounting global sustainability challenges require stronger international cooperation, adding that combining knowledge and innovation and connecting experts with policymakers across borders are essential to building more resilient, sustainable pathways and securing a prosperous future for coming generations. (QNA)