Doha: Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC) is set to launch the first edition of Qatar Sustainability Week 2016.
The event on November 13-17 aims to further engage the community in a wide range of sustainability-oriented activities.
The weeklong QGBC initiative will serve as a unique platform to promote the nation’s sustainability vision as well as community engagement with relevant stakeholders, organisers said.
The event will showcase the efforts of Qatar’s public and private sectors, providing the support, coordination and expert advice needed to unite under an overarching umbrella to achieve the nation’s sustainable development goals.
Coinciding with the 22nd Conference of the Parties (COP 22) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the event will highlight Qatar’s potential, commitment, and contributions to mitigate global climate change.
“The State of Qatar has undertaken numerous initiatives to achieve the nation’s environmental protection and sustainable development goals,” Meshal Al Shamari, QGBC director, said. “Qatar Sustainability Week will provide an opportunity for various stakeholders to showcase their innovative and practical solutions to the environmental challenges facing Qatar and the wider region. It will also assist in achieving the global sustainability goals outlined in the Qatar National Vision 2030.”
The effectiveness of the event will be determined by the active participation of the various stakeholders from both the private and public sectors, he added.
QGBC said it was looking forward to all the interested parties and individuals taking part in the nationwide drive by either attending one of the events, running activities, or endorsing the initiative.
QGBC added that it was launching the ‘Qatar Sustainability Week Logo Design Competition’ in a move to initiate community engagement in Qatar Sustainability Week 2016.
QGBC is a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development.
