QGBC lines up more than 200 events for sustainability week

Over 200 events have been planned by Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC), for the upcoming Qatar Sustainability Week 2018.
Under the patronage of HE the Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani, the initiative will take place from October 27 to November 3.
“We have a number of programmes, including exhibitions, school competitions, conferences, healthy diet practices offered by hotels, and workshops among several other events slated all through the week,” Meshal al-Shamari, director, QGBC told Gulf Times yesterday.
“Many stakeholders such as embassies, schools, hotels and universities are involved in the programme,” he explained.
Earlier, al-Shamari announced the details of the event at a press conference at the Msheireb Museum. Faisal al-Malki, project management director, Msheireb Properties; Munjid O R  Abdel Majid, CEO, Redco Construction Almana; Manar Khalifa Almuraikhi, director, PR and Corporate Communications, Ooredoo; Mounir Bensegueni, board member, Tadmur Holding; Dr Fadi Jomaa, general manager, Al Qamra Facilities Management; Robert Willem Cats, general manager, Cofely Besix Mannai Facility Management on behalf of Engie/Mannai; and Judith Camacho, operations manager, Contactless were also present.
Now in its third year, Qatar Sustainability Week 2018, organised by QGBC, a member of Qatar Foundation, is an annual initiative that aims to encourage people and organisations to act more sustainably. Through a programme of informative, fun, and interactive events, Qatar Sustainability Week 2018 serves as a platform to promote Qatar’s sustainability vision.
 “As a pioneer in conducting environmentally sustainable practices for green building design and development in Qatar, QGBC is looking forward to Qatar Sustainability Week 2018. There are so many fantastic events taking place that promote our nation’s environmental protection and sustainability goals,” noted al-Shamari.
Qatar Sustainability Week 2018 will kick off with the Qatar Green Building Conference, taking place from October 28-30 at Sheraton Doha. The conference, under the patronage of HE Sheikha Hind bint Hamad al-Thani, vice chairperson and CEO of Qatar Foundation, will address major sustainability solutions and their impact on driving a more resilient built environment for Qatar, the Gulf region, and beyond.
A ceremony for the Qatar Sustainability Awards 2018 will take place on October 28, when 27 organisations will each receive a coveted award in a different category, recognising their efforts in furthering sustainable development and environmental protection in Qatar.
A public programme of events will take place throughout Qatar Sustainability Week 2018, featuring a greater variety of activities. Fashion and art enthusiasts are invited to attend ‘Upcycling Fashion’, an exhibition hosted by the Doha Fire Station Art Centre that includes installations made from recycled clothes, while fitness fans can take part in ‘Plogging’ – picking up litter while jogging – at a group session organised by Global Shapers Doha Hub. There are also many activities for families, including a special tour of Baladna farm organised
by Hotel Warwick Doha.