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The Gulf Organisation for Research and Development (GORD) is a Research and Development (R&D) entity targeting United NationsSustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on multiple fronts with a focus on environmental sustainability. GORD worked as the sustainability partner for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.[1][2] It is leading the official Qatar Chapter of the Association of Energy Engineer (AEE).[3] Founded in 2009 by Dr. Yousef Alhorr, GORD is also chairing the GSO Technical Committee for Sustainable Buildings (TC17) in GCC Standardization Organization (GSO).[4][5][6] The committee is chartered for developing a regional code consolidating green buildings related standards and schemes. For its initiatives aimed at accelerating climate solutions, GORD has partnered with UN agencies including, UNESCO, UNEP and UNFCCC.[7][8][9] GORD is also the sustainability partner of the International Horticultural Expo 2023 Doha.[10][11][12]
Headquartered in Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP), GORD's research activities involve RDI in areas of energy efficiency and ecofriendly building materials.[13] Among key outcomes of GORD's research activities is the development of Synergia 7n1, which is a hybrid cooling system that is designed for enclosed and open spaces with minimal carbon footprint compared to traditional air conditioning units.[14][15]
GORD は、湾岸地域で最も急速に成長している新規プロジェクト向けグリーンビルディング評価システムであるグローバル持続可能性評価システム (GSAS)の認証機関です。 [ 16 ] [ 17 ] [ 18 ] [ 19 ]エコラベル、性能試験、認証サービス を提供することで、GORD は環境に配慮した製品やサービスの認知度向上に取り組んでいます。GORD のアドバイザリーサービスは、持続可能性と気候変動に関連する分野をカバーしています。また、ワークショップ、会議、コミュニティ参加プログラムを通じて、知識の普及と能力開発にも取り組んでいます。[ 20 ] [ 21 ] [ 22 ] [ 23 ]
同組織は、シスコ[ 24 ] 、ASHRAE [ 25 ] 、クウェート住宅福祉公社、カタールの銀行を含むさまざまな主要組織と協力し、 ESGおよびグリーンファイナンスソリューションを推進している[ 26 ]。