{
  "id": 8997849,
  "title": "Over 1mn community members participate in Qatar Sustainability Week in past editions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/over-1mn-community-members-participate-in-qatar-sustainability-week",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-20T21:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf Times",
    "slug": "gulf-times",
    "url": "https://www.gulf-times.com/article/733857/qatar/over-1mn-community-members-participate-in-qatar-sustainability-week-in-past-editions"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Over the past decade, more than one million members of the public have enthusiastically taken part in Qatar Sustainability Week (QSW) activities, showcasing the increasing community engagement in sustainability efforts throughout the nation, according to Earthna Center for a Sustainable Future, a Qatari Foundation member. Scheduled for October 31 to November 7, the 11th edition of the nation's largest sustainability campaign aims to promote Qatar's sustainability vision and community involvement in achieving the country's sustainable development goals.\n\nOrganized in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, QSW provides a platform to raise awareness and exhibit Qatar's progress in sustainability. Since its launch in 2016, the event has successfully hosted 3,400 events with the assistance of 2,000 partners, along with the involvement of over 1 million community members.\n\nThe week's activities encompass various programs, fairs, exhibitions, family-oriented events, and initiatives. Earthna Center encourages organizations, institutions, and individuals to lead sustainability efforts in their own domains by hosting activities, launching initiatives, and engaging their communities in meaningful environmental actions. This approach aims to create a ripple effect of awareness and impact, motivating as many people as possible to contribute to a more sustainable Qatar.\n\nEarthna Center promotes sustainable practices, such as optimizing water usage and reducing environmental footprints through the installation of water-efficient fixtures. They also run the 'Reduce, Reuse, Recycle' campaign to minimize waste by cutting down on disposable items, reusing materials, and recycling paper, plastic, metal, and food scraps. Water conservation is another focus, implemented through timed and sensor-activated fixtures that control water flow, significantly reducing waste.\n\nAdditionally, the campaign strives to minimize food waste by transforming organic and food waste into nutrient-rich compost, thereby enriching soil health and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Earthna Center's initiatives aim to inspire behavioral change, raise awareness, and drive tangible sustainability actions across Qatar, aligning with Qatar National Vision 2030's environmental development pillar.",
  "summary": "More than one million members of the public have participated in activities organised under Qatar Sustainability Week (QSW) over the past 10 editions, highlighting the growing community engagement in ...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}