Qatar Sustainability Week draws record participation

Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC), a member of Qatar Foundation (QF), has concluded the second annual Qatar Sustainability Week (QSW) 2017 with a record number of participants — more than 100 percent from last year.

The week-long event, held under the patronage of Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani ran recently and was launched by Minister of Municipality and Environment H E Mohamad bin Abdullah Al Rumaihi at the Qatar National Convention Center.

The opening of QSW 2017 included the kickoff of one of the week's most prominent events: the third edition of the Qatar Green Building Conference, held under the patronage of H E Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, Vice-Chairperson and CEO of Qatar Foundation.

Also in attendance of the conference were a number of dignitaries, including Minister of Energy and Industry H E Dr Mohammed bin Saleh Al Sada, and H E Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah, Chairman of the Board of the Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Attiyah International Foundation for Energy and Sustainable Development.

QSW is designed to actively engage Qatar's public and private sector organisations in a wide range of sustainability-oriented activities. The event aims to foster a culture of sustainability among residents and visitors, as well as to promote engagement from members of the community.

This is in line with Qatar Foundation's objective to help create a progressive and environmentally conscious community in Qatar, and ultimately achieve the global sustainability goals outlined in Qatar National Vision 2030.

Eng. Meshal Al Shamari, Director, QGBC, said, 'We're blown away with the success of this initiative. The active participation from over 100 partners in both the private and public sectors exceeded our expectations. QSW 2017 welcomed more than 20,000 participants and visitors to over 200 events across three cities in Qatar.

This initiative plays a crucial role in raising awareness among the wider community, while showcasing the incredible milestones Qatar has reached in the areas of sustainability and green buildings. We're thankful for the backing of our supporting partners and look forward to even greater success next year.

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