The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) has partnered with Umm Salal SC to roll out an initiative fostering a sustainable ecosystem in Qatar. Eyeing further garden protection across the country in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030, the co-operation initiative was sealed by the MoECC's Assistant Undersecretary for Protection and Natural Reserves Affairs Dr Ibrahim Abdul Latif al- Maslamani and HE Umm Salal SC Vice-President Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Abdulrahman al-Thani. HE Minister of Environment and Climate Change Dr Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki al-Subaie and HE Umm Salal SC President Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman al-Thani attended the signing. Reflecting both sides' adherence to further joint efforts to promote sustainability, the move envisions strategic objectives including garden fencing to avert encroachment, native flora planting to battle desertification along with societal awareness-raising and volunteering campaigns. Dr al-Maslamani said the move would consolidate national garden protection efforts, highlighting the MoECC's initiatives to preserve the environment and protect biodiversity. He added the MoECC would provide all needed facilities to support the initiative, including technical expertise and awareness-raising programs. Meanwhile, HE Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Abdulrahman al-Thani hailed co-operation with the MoECC as part of the Qatari club's social responsibility and active involvement in national environment protection efforts. Highlighting the close connection between sports and ecology, he stressed the need for athletes to cope with the environment conservation, and avoid sustainability-harming practices.