Sep 30: Formation of Green Action Task Force
The task force aims at implementing sustainable practices within the CMU-Q community to encourage eco-friendly practices, reduce carbon footprint, and promote environmental conservation.
Sep 30: Community Garden Groundbreaking Ceremony
Oct 01: Lunch and Learn: Recycling & Waste Management Workshop
The EcoCampus team, in collaboration with the Facilities Management team, will conduct a workshop with the custodial team about proper recycling and waste management.
Oct 02: Wellness Wednesday – Sound Healing
A group of staff and students will organize a wellness session through ‘sound healing’ to be attended by faculty, staff and students.
To support Qatar Sustainability Week, Microsoft employees in Qatar are conducting an awareness event at Oxygen Park, Education City. This initiative aims to promote personal wellbeing and a greater appreciation for nature and sustainability.
Employees will engage in activities like running and jogging within the park, emphasizing physical health and the beauty of green spaces. The event will demonstrate how sustainability practices help preserve such areas.
Microsoft Qatar is arranging a visit to the Hamad Port Visitor Center and Aquarium as an awareness activity to highlight the importance of sea wildlife and the ecosystems of sea creatures, and their impact on Qatar.
This visit is conducted by Microsoft employees as a meaningful appreciation of Qatar's efforts to showcase the importance of marine life. The initiative aims to educate participants on the diverse marine species found in Qatari waters and the vital role they play in maintaining ecological balance.
The SDGs 2030 Japanese Simulation Game is a tool used to promote understanding and engagement with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly within educational or corporate settings. These goals, established in 2015, outline 17 targets aimed at addressing global challenges like poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, and peace by 2030
In this assembly, the EcoCampus will present the program’s objective, mission & vision, organization structure, past and planned events, and membership invitation open to the whole CMU-Q community.
To promote awareness on the current global issues on climate change and related sustainable challenges.
Avoid using elevators and share screenshots of your total steps walked. The individual with the highest steps will be awarded a prize during the next Town Hall.
The Tree Plantation in Crowne Village is an environmental initiative where employees of Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn Doha - The Business Park plant trees around their residence. It promotes environmental awareness, teamwork, and a greener living space while encouraging staff to actively participate in tree care and maintenance. This initiative fosters sustainability and enhances the quality of life for the employees.
The Community Garden behind Argulina is a sustainability initiative for employees at Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn Doha - The Business Park, encouraging them to grow their own herbs. This garden promotes teamwork, healthy living, and environmental awareness by allowing staff to actively participate in gardening and learn about sustainable agriculture. It also enhances the green spaces around the employee residence, creating a more eco-friendly environment