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The draft of the Qatari Framework
for Environment Statistics
Structuring environmental data according to agreed rules
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Outline
1. Why do we need a Framework?
2. Guiding Principles
3. Outline of the Framework
4. Environmental Policies  Indicators  Statistics 
Data Sources
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Why do we need a
framework?
 Definition of scope and goals of environment statistics in Qatar
 Identification of users and producers of statistics
 Clarification of institutional roles and responsibilities
 Definition of standards and classifications
 Linking the frameworks of data producers with output
frameworks
 Facilitation of efficient data sharing and dissemination of
statistical outputs
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We need a common framework to be consistent, coherent and efficient
Green Growth
QNDS 2011 - 2016
State of Environment Reports
(UNEP-ROWA, Arab League)
Ecological Footprint
MDG Goals
Etc.
UNSD Environment
Questionnaire
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Indicators
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SNA
Analytical & monitoring
frameworks (DPSIR, MDG,
thematic or issue based
Accounting Systems
(SEEA)
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Environment Statistics of Qatar
(Qatari Framework QFES)
Environmental data from different sources
(statistical and non-statistical)
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Guiding principles
1. Consideration of environment policy priorities, regular review
2. Ensure the management of data from various sources according to
statistical rules, concepts and definitions
3. Facilitate integration of data
4. Facilitate multiple use of data
5. Consider national classifications and standards
6. Based on international (UN) standards
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Draft Outline of the Qatari Framework on
Environment Statistics (QFES)
Chapter 1: Purpose of the Framework
Chapter 2: Environment Statistics in the State of Qatar: Vision, Purpose,
Goals, Producers and Users
Your input is needed – group work
Chapter 3: Environmental Policies and Priorities: National, Regional,
Global
Chapter 4: Data items and Indicators: Structured lists of statistics and
indicators, data sources, policy links, priorities
Chapter 5: Standards, Classifications and Guidelines: National,
Regional, Global
Chapter 6: Data Access and Dissemination: Analytical and dissemination
frameworks (MDG, DPSIR,…), access to information
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Environmental Policies  Indicators  Statistics Data Sources
 Priority environmental issues of Qatar*:
 Freshwater quantity and quality
 Air Quality
 Air Pollution
 Waste
 Biodiversity
 Human Habitat
*according to QNDS 2011-2016 and Environmental Sector Strategy 2011-2016
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Environmental Policies  Indicators  Statistics Data Sources
 Priority environmental issues of the Arab Region*:
 Natural Hazards
 Atmosphere
 Land and Agriculture
 Coastal and Marine Environment
 Water
 Biodiversity
*according to selected SDI of ESCWA, UNEP, LAS (2011)
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Environmental Policies  Indicators  Statistics Data Sources
 Signed or ratified UN Treaties, Conventions, Agreements:
 Convention on the Law of the Non-Navigational Uses of
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International Watercourses
Convention on the International Maritime Organization
Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer
Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer
Convention on biological diversity
Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on
Climate Change
Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants
Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of
Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal
United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in those
Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and/or Desertification
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Environmental Policies  Indicators  Statistics Data Sources
 Millennium Development Goals:
 7.1 Proportion of land area covered by forest
 7.2 CO2 emissions, total, per capita and per $1 GDP (PPP)
 7.3 Consumption of ozone-depleting substances
 7.4 Proportion of fish stocks within safe biological limits
 7.5 Proportion of total water resources used
 7.8 Proportion of population using an improved drinking water source
 7.9 Proportion of population using an improved sanitation facility
 7.6 Proportion of terrestrial and marine areas protected
 7.7 Proportion of species threatened with extinction
 7.10 Proportion of urban population living in slums
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Environmental Policies  Indicators  Statistics Data Sources
CONCLUSION FROM ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES
RELEVANT FOR QATAR
Environment Statistics (and indicators) needed in Qatar are
 Water quantity and quality
 Air emissions and air quality
 Land use, Agriculture and Forestry
 Biodiversity, marine and protected areas
 Waste
 Use of chemicals
 Human habitat
 Natural hazards and Desertification
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Environmental Policies  Indicators  Statistics Data Sources
WE NEED YOUR INPUT AND FEEDBACK NOW!
 Feedback on the outline of the Qatari Framework for
Environment Statistics
 Identification of priority topics for Qatari Environment Statistics
 Identification of data sources, gaps and shortcomings
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Thank you for your attention!
[email protected]
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