(MENAFN- Gulf Times) From the depths of the sea to the vibrant neighbourhoods of The Pearl and Gewan Islands, United Development Company's Qatar Sustainability Week (QSW) 2025 embodied a journey of collective action and environmental awareness, uniting residents, partners, and volunteers through impactful initiatives.
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This year's edition witnessed record participation from divers, volunteers, and the wider community, surpassing last year's engagement both in attendance and impact. The week further reinforced UDC's position as one of Qatar's leading advocates for sustainability, in alignment with the Qatar National Vision 2030, a statement said Sunday.

As part of the week's activities, UDC organised the largest seabed cleanup campaign in the region, bringing together over 250 volunteer divers from the local community, with the support of professional diving centres and environmental organisations.

The initiative resulted in the recovery of 843kg of recyclable marine waste. The impact of this campaign has been evident since its launch in 2019, as the significant decline in collected waste volumes compared to previous years reflects its lasting effectiveness and positive contribution to marine conservation.
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In parallel, UDC's Plastic Recycling Initiative achieved notable progress by collecting 1,500kg of recyclable plastic materials, reinforcing the principles of a circular economy within UDC's communities and supporting Qatar's national efforts to reduce plastic pollution.

The blood donation campaign organised in collaboration with Hamad Medical Corporation was one of the week's standout initiatives, attracting a large turnout of residents and visitors and doubling the number of donors compared to last year.

In collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, awareness campaigns held at Gewan Island encouraged positive environmental behaviours and promoted sustainable practices in daily life.

Concluding this year's QSW, UDC reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to leading sustainable urban development in Qatar and continuing to expand its environmental and community initiatives, the statement added sustainability environmental awareness Pearl

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