The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) yesterday participated with students from Qatar International School in planting trees as part of “Qatar Beautification and Our Kids Planting Trees” campaign.
The initiative is implemented by the Supervisory Committee of Beautification of Roads and Public Places in Qatar. As part of the campaign, 60 trees were planted at Legtaifiya Street Development Project by the students.
There was a presentation about the importance of environmental preservation, planting trees and increasing green areas.
While addressing the programme, Emma Symonds, assistant head of Primary School at Qatar International School highlighted the positive impact of the campaign on the formation of the child’s personality and awareness regarding the preservation of the environment. She thanked Ashghal for involving the students.
The project emphasises that protecting and preserving the environment is the duty of everyone in the community and draws students towards achieving the goals of the country and carrying out voluntary work to preserve the environment in Qatar.
As part of the campaign, scheduled to run until the end of 2021, weekly events are carried out with the participation of students from various educational institutions.
Legtaifiya Street Development Project involves planting 642 trees, 34,340sq m of green areas, about 60 seats, and 10km of pedestrian and cycle paths.
The committee works under the Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME), in co-ordination with several ministries and other entities including the Ministry of Transport and Communications, Ministry of Culture and Sports, Qatar Museums Authority, Qatar Railway Company, and the Private Engineering Office. The 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.
The committee’s work will enhance sustainability through minimising environmental pollution, reducing emission of CO2 through and conservation of energy resources. It also focuses on provision of more public transport options aiming at reduced use of private cars and improve lifestyle through clean and safe transportation. It also works for ensuring a healthy environment within residential neighbourhoods and places of public gatherings through increased afforestation and landscaping, which will greatly help in reducing the temperature in the surroundings.
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