Qatar Airways announces its commitment as the Official Airline Partner of United for Wildlife (UfW), an initiative working to tackle the illegal wildlife trade and protect endangered species, founded by Prince William and The Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales in 2014. This prestigious partnership underscores Qatar Airways’ unwavering commitment to wildlife conservation. Qatar Airways and United for Wildlife will pursue campaigns around their shared mission to fight the illegal wildlife trade and advance the work of the United for Wildlife Regional Chapters.
Amanda Berry OBE, CEO of The Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales, said: “As a founding member of our Transport Taskforce in 2016, Qatar Airways has a longstanding partnership with United for Wildlife and has consistently demonstrated commitment to tackling the illegal wildlife trade around the world. They were the first airline to complete the IATA IEnvA IWT certification and has implemented several initiatives to help prevent wildlife trafficking through their network. Qatar Airways’ enhanced level of support in their capacity as the Official Airline Partner is another example of their dedication to eradicating this harmful trade and preserving biodiversity for future generations.”
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer said: “The illegal and unsustainable wildlife trade threatens our global biodiversity and poses a risk to health and safety, particularly in marginalised communities. We are taking measures to disrupt this illicit trade to conserve biodiversity and safeguard our delicate ecosystems. As the Official Airline Partner, we believe that this ground-breaking partnership with United for Wildlife demonstrates our commitment to the Buckingham Palace Declaration and represents another important step in our commitment to protecting wildlife. United for Wildlife has united various businesses in a unique collaborative approach that shares our mission. We remain committed to collaborating with our stakeholders to raise awareness of the impact of the illegal animal trade, working tirelessly to deliver Qatar Airways Cargo – WeQare Rewild the Planet initiative to protect our planet’s most vulnerable species.”
Qatar Airways Cargo launched its WeQare chapter, Rewild the Planet corporate sustainability initiative, in 2020. As a part of the initiative, Qatar Airways Cargo encourages the preservation of ecological balance by providing free transportation services to organisations involved in returning wild animals to their natural habitat. One of the notable milestones of this initiative was the successful transportation of seven lions from Ukraine in 2021. This operation demonstrated Qatar Airways’ dedication to supporting the efforts of NGOs and conservation organisations in their vital work to rewild the planet.
Qatar Airways is the only airline certified to the industry standard for preventing illegal wildlife trafficking in aviation. The certification confirms that an airline has procedures, staff training and reporting protocols that help better detect illegal wildlife products. Qatar Airways Group maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards the transportation of illegal wildlife and products and has implemented employees to undertake legal Wildlife Trade Awareness training. This training serves the dual purpose of enhancing knowledge and awareness about trafficking and equipping employees with skills to identify and respond effectively should they encounter trafficking activities.
The airline’s participation in Singapore’s United for Wildlife Global Summit aligns with its sustainability initiatives and responsibilities. It encourages other organisations and individuals to commit to preserving the planet’s precious biodiversity.
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