As more than 120 world leaders gather at the United Nations Climate Summit in New York this week to set out ambitious targets for energy efficiency and sustainable development, Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC) is launching a new e-survey encouraging residents in Qatar to share insight into their energy and water usage at home in order to ensure a greener future.
QGBC is supporting Qatar Foundation by helping Qatar on its journey to establish a progressive society and a post-hydrocarbon, knowledge-based economy.
As the first e-survey of its kind in Qatar, QGBC’s latest initiative, the ‘How Green Is Your Home?’ e-survey, will gather information from Qatari citizens and expatriates over the next four weeks about how they use electricity, gas and water, in addition to their behaviours in using regular household appliances such as air conditioners, washing machines and televisions.
Eng Meshal al-Shamari, QGBC director, said: “Qatar has been blessed with a natural wealth of energy resources, but how we live our lives still matters. Living sustainably is important to the benefit of our natural environment.
“As global leaders request affordable and scalable solutions at the UN Climate Summit, we are hopeful that Qatar public’s response to the QGBC e-survey will provide us with a clear picture to help households meet the forward-looking, green goals set out in the Qatar National Vision 2030.”
Available in both Arabic and English, the simple, five-minute e-survey poses questions about electricity consumption through food preparation, TV watching and use of other domestic appliances.
QGBC also expects that answers to the questions about bathing, showering and washing clothes will also uncover useful insight into water consumption and thus, tackling another vital sustainability concern.
Recycling is another important section of the e-survey, and individuals will be asked about experiences and attitudes towards reducing waste and the factors that might persuade them to recycle more.
Anyone interested in taking part in QGBC’s nation-wide study can complete the ‘How Green Is Your Home?’ e-survey by visiting: www.surveymonkey.com/s/qgbcsurvey.
All entrants who leave a contact address will automatically be entered into a prize draw with the opportunity to win a mini-iPad and other spot prizes.
The information from the e-survey will be analysed by QGBC’s expert members and volunteers in the hope of identifying practical solutions to ease the country’s demand on the earth’s vital natural resources. As part of the project, it is also hoped that a more environmentally sustainable behaviour will be promoted.