Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) – a member of Qatar Foundation (QF) – in partnership with the Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME), has launched the first cycle of its joint Food Security Call. The initiative aims to foster the development of productive and sustainable food systems that increase food security and improve nutrition in Qatar.
The main objective of this call is to enhance food security measures in Qatar through investing in applied research for the primary theme of ‘Local Food Production’, along with ‘Community Initiative Policy and Legislation’, ‘Strengthening Resilience among People’, and ‘Agrifood Systems Supply Chain’. The call also strives to utilize external expertise and knowledge in science and technology related to food security in order to encourage the development of solutions which are designed to suit Qatari climatic conditions.
H.E. Sheikh Dr. Faleh bin Nasser Al Thani, Assistant Undersecretary of Agriculture and Fisheries Affairs, said: "In line with its mandate, the Ministry of Municipality and Environment is working towards achieving a set of goals, mainly food security, and environmental balance and protection, through comprehensive and sustainable development for the benefit of future generations. Agricultural research plays an important role in terms of applying modern and appropriate technologies to attain scientific solutions to bridge the gap in agricultural production in order to achieve self-sufficiency and food security.
“Through our partnership with the Qatar National Research Fund, we seek to develop a joint cooperation mechanism that enables both parties to make good use of their services and expertise to advance agricultural and fisheries-related research in Qatar. We also emphasize the important role that academic and research institutions play in developing joint projects in the agriculture and fisheries fields, in addition to enhancing the contribution of these industries to Qatar’s food security in a safe and sustainable manner.”
The joint call encourages the development of a comprehensive, sustainable, and long-term national food system, and aims to use research that benefits the well-being of citizens of Qatar as a catalyst to help the country realize its goal of developing a sustainable, diversified economy.
Dr. Abdul Sattar Al-Taie, Executive Director, QNRF, said: “Given the environmental, climatic, agricultural, and the regional political climate, food security has emerged as a major research priority for Qatar. Therefore, our partnership with MME to find innovative and sustainable solutions to improve Qatar’s food production is timely. I highly encourage or rather call upon researchers to apply for this call and contribute to the strengthening of food security in Qatar.”
The submission deadline for the call is October 2, 2019. For more details about the Food Security Call, please visit: http://www.qnrf.org/en-us/Funding/Research-Programs/Thematic-and-Grand-Challenges-Research-Program/QNRF-MME-Joint-Funding .
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Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF)
Driven by the aim of fostering a culture of research in Qatar, QNRF was established in 2006 to advance knowledge and education by acting as a support system for researchers.
QNRF, a member of Qatar Foundation, administers funding for original, competitively selected research and furthers collaborations within academia, the public, private, governmental and non-governmental sectors through effective, mutually beneficial partnerships. While QNRF actively seeks internationally-recognized researchers, it is dedicated to funding research that meets the needs of Qatar. For more information, please visit www.qnrf.org
Qatar Foundation – Unlocking Human Potential
Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF) is a non-profit organization that supports Qatar on its journey to becoming a diversified and sustainable economy. QF strives to serve the people of Qatar and beyond by providing specialized programs across its innovation-focused ecosystem of education, research and development, and community development.
QF was founded in 1995 by His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Father Amir, and Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, who shared the vision to provide Qatar with quality education. Today, QF’s world-class education system offers lifelong learning opportunities to community members as young as six months through to doctoral level, enabling graduates to thrive in a global environment and contribute to the nation’s development.
QF is also creating a multidisciplinary innovation hub in Qatar, where homegrown researchers are working to address local and global challenges. By promoting a culture of lifelong learning and fostering social engagement through programs that embody Qatari culture, QF is committed to empowering the local community and contributing to a better world for all.
For a complete list of QF’s initiatives and projects, please visit: www.qf.org.qa
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