Initiatives

Qatar Foundation's City operations are utilizing the QKONS platform for in smart city operations, providing technical expertise and support across various initiatives. The platform includes integrating innovative technologies, optimizing operational workflows, and ensuring alignment with sustainability goals. By integrating user-friendly features with motivational incentives, QKONS simplifies sustainable living, making it accessible and rewarding for everyone.

 تأتي مشاركه بلدية الوكرة ممثلة في وحدة مشاريع الاستدامة في أسبوع الاستدامة الذي يقام خلال الفترة من 1 إلى 8 نوفمبر المقبل دعماً لأهداف التنمية المستدامة وتعزيزاً للشراكة المجتمعية بين القطاعات الحكومية والتعليمية والقطاع الخاص وتعزيزاً لدور البلدية كعضو في شبكة مدن التعلم التابعة لليونسكو . 

Resort clean-up with colleagues and planting in small garden

1. The QFCRA regularly recycles paper waste and yearly asks employees to donate old batteries for recycling.
2. We ensure responsible disposal of electronic waste by selecting vendors that effectively repurpose or recycle obsolete IT materials.

1. This year, the QFCRA selected suppliers who use recyclable materials for our branded merchandise.
2. The QFCRA, since 2020, has digitised all printed collaterals. 

1. Provided all employees personalised reusable water bottles and set up refilling stations to reduce usage of plastic water bottles.
2. Provided reusable tableware in the pantries for employees to use instead of disposables.
3. Encouraged employees to use the metro for their commute to work, and to carpool for external events.
4. Donated cubicles, office furniture, and IT equipment from the old building to Qatar Charity’s Tayf programme.

Students will learn how they can recycle and make various crafts and useful objects, learn about sustainable energy and carry out experiments. 

Bring wrapper free lunch to school.

The Craftsmanship is an innovative waste management and upcycling initiative by Mowasalat (Karwa) designed to inspire environmental responsibility and creativity among employees. This hands-on program transforms discarded materials from our operations—such as scrap wood, plastic, rubber, and metal—into meaningful crafted items and artworks.

Eco-Cleaning Products:
We will us cleaning supplies for eco-friendly alternatives as much as possible that minimize toxic chemicals, reduce water pollution, and ensure a safer environment for everyone.

Paper Recycling Initiative
As part of our Sustainability Week celebrations, our Sustainability Team and students are launching a Paper Recycling Initiative to promote environmental responsibility within our school community. Students will take action by placing collection boxes in classrooms to gather used paper, which will then be sent to a recycling factory. This initiative encourages everyone to reduce waste, reuse resources, and contribute to a greener planet.