Eighth edition to be held in November
Doha, Qatar, 12 September 2023: Earthna Center for a Sustainable Future (Earthna), a member of Qatar Foundation, has announced that it will be holding the eighth edition of Qatar Sustainability Week (QSW) from 4 to 11 November 2023 in partnership with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC).
Working with organizations from both government and private sectors, NGOs, schools, universities, and community groups across the country, Earthna and the MoECC will lead the annual national campaign, which aims to engage Qatar’s community in a wide range of sustainability and environmentally focussed activities.
Throughout QSW 2023, members of the public will be able to take part in a series of events, projects, and workshops, which will provide a diverse range of opportunities for people to learn from, contribute to, and connect with sustainability initiatives. Attendees can expect interactive sessions and activities designed to encourage more sustainable lifestyles, such as limiting water and energy consumption, reducing waste, and encouraging recycling, as well as a focus on health and wellbeing.
His Excellency Sheikh Dr. Faleh bin Nasser bin Ahmed bin Ali Al Thani, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, said: “Qatar Sustainability Week facilitates collaboration and knowledge-sharing among various sectors, which contributes towards the achievement of the Qatar National Vision 2030’s sustainable development goals. The campaign serves as a powerful reminder of our collective responsibility to protect and preserve our environment for future generations.”
Commenting on the announcement, Dr. Gonzalo Castro de la Mata, Executive Director of Earthna, said: “Qatar Sustainability Week has long served as a unique platform to promote the nation's sustainability vision, to inform and encourage more sustainable methods of living within the community. Last year we were immensely proud to have seen more than 400 events take place as part of QSW, with over 100,0000 participants. We hope to build on this again in 2023 and have the biggest and most impactful Qatar Sustainability Week yet.”
This year’s edition of QSW will welcome strategic partners such as the 2023 International Horticultural Exposition (Expo 2023), United Development Company (UDC), Katara Hospitality, Qatar Rail, Kahramaa’s Tarsheed, Msheireb Properties, The British Council, and the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy.
In 2022, more than 250 organizations participated in QSW, helping raise awareness on important environmental issues such as resource usage, reducing overall waste, promoting recycling, and encouraging a more sustainable lifestyle.
To participate in QSW 2023, businesses, organizations and individuals can register their interest at www.qatarsustainabilityweek.com, and follow Earthna (@earthna.qa / @earthnaqa) and Qatar Sustainability Week (@qatarsw) on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.