Antarctica mission for eco-awareness

Abdulla al-Misnad of Shell is going to Antarctica on a mission to help raise awareness in Qatar about climate change, and the importance of protecting the environment.
The Qatari national will join 2041’s ‘Inspire Antarctica Expedition’ from March 5 to 18. The trip will educate participants about global warming, conservation, and Antarctica’s fragile ecosystem.
Al-Misnad will be joined by Sheikh Abdulaziz al-Nuaimi of the UAE, a Shell envoy on the mission. The duo will be part a team of 70 people from 28 countries, who will be exploring the world’s most remote continent.

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