Qatar has demonstrated sustainability initiatives at the United Nations that it plans to implement in FIFA World Cup 2022. The first country to host the tournament in the region has attributed sustainability at the core of its efforts to present a grand spectacle in the most important celebration of the beautiful sport.
Qatar began “scoring for goals” at the UN headquarters on Sunday, 62 days after becoming the first Arab and Muslim country to host the World Cup. Organizers have described it as the most sustainable edition in the history of the global event.
The ceremony, held on the sidelines of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly, was attended by Qatar’s top officials, including Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Secretary General of the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Heritage. Al Thawadi, Qatar’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Sheikha Aaliyah Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani and United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
Built on General Assembly Resolution No. 76/259, “Scoring for the Goals” highlights the value of football in promoting sustainable development, peace, tolerance, inclusion and climate action. It also emphasizes the importance of unity for individuals and nations while enjoying the power of football when the World Cup begins on 20 November, especially the need to harness this power for a better future for present and future generations. Even in the light of need. As a need to achieve the 17 goals of the United Nations to build a more sustainable, peaceful and prosperous planet for all humanity.
Al-Thawadi, Secretary General of the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, said the sport is uniquely equipped to realize the ambitions of the 2030 Agenda.
Commenting on the role of football in uniting people, he said, “Football in particular breaks down barriers, builds friendships and enhances cultural understanding, no matter what belief, nationality or economic status. Passion touches and brings out the best in us as individuals and as human beings… When used properly, it deeply improves the lives of all and transforms our world for the better.
“This transformative spirit that we have long recognized is serving as the inspiration and guiding light for a successful bid to bring the FIFA World Cup to the Middle East and Arab World for the first time.
“In less than 60 days, our country and our region take the central stage,” he said, highlighting the expectation of over one million people in a country of 2.7 million.
He stressed that hosting the World Cup was inspiring for Qatar to take “proof of social progress in national labor reforms”.
The opening ceremony included a short video on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations. It demonstrated the achievement of the UN SDGs by providing education for all, achieving gender equality and empowering individuals through good work, innovation, infrastructure and reducing inequalities, empowering women and girls. can be guaranteed.
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