UN General Assembly
2009

facing the international community in terms of the implications of greenhouse gas emissions, climate change and their negative effects on sustainable development projects. The State of Qatar is aware of the enormous potential of clean and renewable energy sources — in particular solar energy, which is abundantly available in our climate. The Government has encouraged our industries, educational institutions and scientific research centres to develop renewable energy technologies that will help to improve efficiency and performance and are suited to local conditions. The State of Qatar looks forward to a more intensive international effort to share information and expertise in the development of solar and other renewable energies. We urge developed countries to share modern technologies in that area and to contribute to the implementation and financing of renewable energy projects throughout the world.