No, Qatar’s World Cup Can’t Be Classed as Carbon-Neutral

Enjoy the soccer tournament, but don’t forget its broader impact. FIFA23 Via WIREDUK

Here’s where things get really problematic. Many of the council’s credits are being generated by—such as a wind farm in Serbia—that have been built expressly to offset emissions elsewhere. The argument is that these projects have “saved” carbon by switching people to green energy.

All of this also assumes that the estimate for the number of credits needed is accurate. In reality, the World Cup’s emissions are likely to be higher than outlined. Ain Doha, Qatar’s capital city, is forcing many fans to stay in neighboring countries, like Oman and Saudi Arabia, requiring hundreds of match-day flights across the border that haven’t been accounted for.

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