In a statement issued pre-event, Mrs Attiyah said that this is an opportunity to exchange experiences and to learn from the rich experiences. International cooperation is necessary to address the affects of the climate change on human rights.

The opening session of the conference includes 6 keynote speeches by heads and leaders of the participating entities, followed by three sessions on first day. First session include 1) Climate Change and Human Rights: Impacts and Obligations, 2) Second session is on the  Efforts of the State of Qatar as a key player in the process of environmental protection and its plans to move forward in cooperation with stakeholders. 3) Third session will discuss the role of the United Nations and human rights mechanisms in advancing rights-based climate action. The first day will conclude with a drafting committee meeting.

The second day of the conference will be covering discussions among  three main working groups. Each group has 4 sub-topics, including working papers rich in information and scientific research on the experiences of national institutions.

It will be followed by fourth session and the drafting committee meeting.

Concluding session of the two day conference covers release of the conference statement and recommendations.

Chairperson NHRC Qatar, Mrs. Maryam bint Abdullah Al-Attiyah reminded that Paris Agreement stipulates the responsibility of states and their human rights obligations with regard to climate change, which includes preventing expected damages, by mitigating the effects of climate change and preventing its negative effects, ensuring that all people have the necessary ability to adapt to climate change, and ensuring accountability and fairness. effective action against climate change damage to human rights, and mobilize maximum funds.