As part of the ongoing ‘Qatar Beautification and Our Kids Planting Trees’ campaign to plant a million trees, 30 students from Al Khansaa School For Girls joined hands with the Public Works Authority (Ashghal) to plant saplings at Al Watiyyat Interchange in Sabah Al Ahmad Corridor Project.
The Supervisory Committee of Beautification of Roads and Public Places in Qatar is implementing the campaign, which will continue until the end of 2021. The committee works under the Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME), in co-ordination with several ministries and other entities such as the Ministry of Transport and Communications, Ministry of Culture and Sports, Qatar Museums Authority, Qatar Railway Company, Private Engineering Bureau among others.
This committee is responsible for five major tasks including the construction of central public parks, provision of dedicated lanes for pedestrians and bicycles, development of the Doha Corniche, development of Central Doha and increasing afforestation and greenery areas.
While taking part in the campaign, student Mariam Samir said that she loved planting trees and the efforts in this regard. Another student, Alanoud Mohamed al-Haidous, said that she is glad to be part of the programme as the trees provide shade and oxygen.
Al Watiyyat Interchange within Sabah Al Ahmad Corridor includes planting over 1,030 trees and about 1,030sq m development.
The supervisory committee’s work will enhance sustainability through minimising environmental pollution and reducing the emission of CO2 through minimised consumption and conservation of energy resources. It focuses on the provision of more public transport options aiming at reduced use of private cars and improved lifestyle through clean and safe transportation.
The project also works for ensuring a healthy environment within residential neighbourhoods and places of public gathering through increased afforestation and landscaping, which will greatly help in reducing the temperature in cities.
Students from Al Khansaa School For Girls at the tree planting venue.
