Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Symposium: Strategies for the Low Carbon Transition: SESRI organized the international symposium Climate Change and Sustainable Energy: Strategies for the Low Carbon Transition on November 17, 2024, at Qatar University. The symposium brought together local, regional, and international experts, researchers, students, and policymakers to discuss climate change challenges and explore practical pathways toward sustainable energy and a low carbon future. The event focused on the role of energy efficiency, behavioral insights, renewable energy strategies, and decarbonization efforts in supporting the transition to more sustainable development. Discussions highlighted Qatar’s national priorities, including Qatar National Vision 2030, climate action, sustainable resource use, and evidence based policymaking. Through its interactive sessions, the symposium provided a platform for knowledge exchange and dialogue on policy tools, innovative technologies, public behavior, and regional strategies that can support climate mitigation and adaptation. The event also reflected SESRI’s continued commitment to connecting research, policy, and public engagement around key social, economic, and environmental issues. For media coverage, click here.
| 17 November, 2024
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| Dissemination Workshop: Consumption Values and Behavior Survey of Qatar 2024: SESRI held a dissemination workshop to present key findings from the Consumption Values and Behavior Survey of Qatar 2024. The workshop brought together researchers, stakeholders, and representatives from relevant sectors to discuss public attitudes, consumption patterns, and behavioral trends in Qatar.
The session highlighted important insights from the survey and explored how the findings can support evidence based decision making, policy development, and future research. Participants also had the opportunity to engage in discussion around the implications of the results and their relevance to Qatar’s social and economic landscape.
| 30 January, 2024 |