Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC) has announced that Qatar Sustainability Week 2017 will be held under the patronage of HE the Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani. 
The initiative, which hosts numerous sustainability events across the country, will take place from October 28 to November 4. 
Qatar Sustainability Week grants stakeholders from the public and private sectors an opportunity to promote the nation’s sustainability vision and address society’s understanding and attitude towards, the concept. It will also highlight the key role the wider community plays in advancing Qatar’s long-term ‘green’ agenda.
Meshal al-Shamari, director, QGBC, said: “It’s an honour and a privilege for QGBC to have the support of HE the Prime Minister for Qatar Sustainability Week 2017. 
QGBC has made tremendous strides in advancing Qatar’s sustainable development goals, and the launch of Qatar Sustainability Week last year was a notable achievement for QGBC and a significant nationwide event. This initiative plays a crucial role in raising awareness among the wider community, while showcasing the progress Qatar has made in the areas of sustainability and green buildings.”
The inaugural Qatar Sustainability Week in 2016 was hailed a resounding success, with more than 10,000 members of the public attending more than 100 events held across three cities in Qatar.  
Al-Shamari added: “This year bears special significance for QGBC and Qatar’s sustainability industry, as we will be rolling out our newest initiative, ‘Green Life,’ the world’s first sustainability loyalty programme. Leading up to Qatar Sustainability Week 2017, residents, organisations, and businesses in Qatar will have the opportunity to attend a series of exciting events, and we encourage everyone to join us.”
Qatar Green Building Conference 2017, the week’s flagship event, will also run from October 29 to 31. The third edition of the conference will bring together industry leaders and sustainability experts to address and showcase their innovative solutions to Qatar’s, as well as the region’s, environmental challenges.