Qatar Airways is “achieving continual improvement” for its environmental performance in waste, water and energy use via ongoing projects such as reduction of single-use plastics on board, introduction of a waste segregation program that maximizes recycling and reusing at its corporate offices and Hamad International Airport among others, Gulf-Times reports. Other ongoing projects include the […]
With Qatar just a day away from its first elected Shura Council, incoming members will be met with various issues, Doha News states. The Shura Council elections in Qatar have been revered as a historic and massive step forward for the Gulf state in improving public inclusion in legislative matters. More so, the elections have […]
The activists have removed over 480kg of plastic waste from the ocean in Qatar, Doha News reports. Several marine activists have organized an underwater clean-up drive to raise awareness on the dangers of plastic pollution in Qatar, collecting over 960kg of waste. According to the group, the waste included 192kg of metals, 480kg of plastic, […]
The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) of Qatar has announced the pilot launch of an electronic food safety system in cooperation between the Food Safety and Environmental Health Departments, the Information Systems of the Ministry of Public Health, the General Authority of Customs and private companies that implemented the system and its electronic requirements, in […]
Massive, overwhelmed landfills, restrictive legislations, and a culture of waste. What does Qatar need to tackle its food waste issue? Let’s check the answers prepared by Doha News. Before the 2017 Gulf blockade, Qatar used 90% of its food. Its hot climate ecosystem was once an obstacle to its self sufficiency, and when Saudi Arabia, […]
Qatar plans to convert 25% of public transport to electric in 2022 – just in time for the World Cup – with 100% expected by 2030, Doha News states. Plans to establish an integrated network of electric car chargers across different locations to gradually transform the electric transport system have been kicked off in Qatar, […]
Qatar maintains some lush, green parks despite the Gulf state’s hot climate. These open spaces have jogging trails for those looking for a place to keep active, while some keep kids entertained with pretty features and playgrounds. If you prefer a leisurely activity, unwind with a cup of coffee at a parkside café. We’ve found […]
The upcoming Shura Council will have to tackle challenging environmental issues and develop related laws that will help promote sustainability and scientific research, a ministry official has said. Those eligible can cast their votes for the much-awaited Shura Council elections on October 2. Dr. Mohamed Saif al-Kuwari, Director of the Environmental and Municipal Studies Center […]
Vegetables grow in the desert in Aqaba, Jordan, at a recently opened station as part of the Sahara Forest project. The sun, saltwater, and carbon dioxide are used to grow food and produce clean energy and freshwater. The new 3-hectare plant will be able to grow about 130 tons of vegetables a year and produce […]
College of Arts and Sciences at Qatar University (QU) graduate Maktom Abdulrahman, B.Sc. in Environmental Sciences, has conducted Qatar’s first nationwide bat survey, The Peninsula Qatar reports. Bats are considered a keystone species, making them an essential component of many ecosystems and serve as bioindicators for many environmental stressors. Therefore, it is vital to study […]
