The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) concluded Thursday a summer training programme for students from Qatar University (QU)’s Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences.
The programme launched on June 15 was part of the ministry's commitment to supporting national competencies and preparing them to work in environmental fields.
During the valediction, the ministry honoured the participants in recognition of their outstanding efforts during the training period and to encourage them to continue their educational and research careers.
As part of the programme, a series of activities and practical workshops were held.
Students were introduced to the duties of the Environmental Monitoring and Inspection Department and its affiliated sections at the ministry.
They were also acquainted with the modern scientific methods used to collect and analyse environmental samples and to study their results according to the highest scientific standards.
The programme also aimed at enhancing students' analytical and research skills and enriching their knowledge of the research methods and methodologies used in their field of study.
This was achieved by introducing them to the departments of the Environmental Monitoring and Inspection Department and its research laboratories.
The ministry, through the programme, also sought to develop students' teamwork and research skills and provide them with practical experience that would enhance their readiness to enter the labour market particularly in environmental research, inspection and monitoring.
During the training process, the Environmental Monitoring and Inspection Department provided training based on real-life experience by preparing a schedule that included organising visits and tours for students to all of the department's departments and laboratories.
The programme covered the monitoring of the quality of Qatar's marine environment, soil quality and beaches as well as monitoring marine estuaries and air quality.
Students prepared environmental reports to continuously monitor the state of the environment and ensure its safety and compliance with environmental standards.
Students were trained on sample analysis methods.
They were introduced to the operating methods of laboratory equipment in the field of chemical and biological analysis and the importance of ensuring the quality of results and their compliance with environmental standards and indicators.
