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QGBC calls for effective utilization of recycled materials in construction

QGBC calls for effective utilization of recycled materials in construction
Posted by on May 15, 2012 in Environment, NGO | 0 comments
Leading a fact-finding mission to trace how solid waste is managed in Qatar, a ten-member team comprising of representatives of founding-member organizations and the Solid Waste Interest Group (SWIG) of the Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC), conducted a series of visits across various recycling and waste management facilities in Qatar. The visit concluded at the Domestic Solid Waste...
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Qatar joins the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)

Qatar joins the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)
Posted by on May 11, 2012 in Environment | 0 comments
The State of Qatar on Thursday joined a consortium of founding member countries in initialing the establishment of Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI). HE Chairman of Qatar’s Administrative Control and Transparency Authority (ACTA) Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Attiyah, who is also the elected president of the Climate Change Conference (COP18), initiated the agreement on behalf of the...
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Dr Robert Carter lecture at UCL

Dr Robert Carter lecture at UCL
Posted by on May 9, 2012 in Education & Culture, Environment | 0 comments
Dr Robert Carter (pictured) presents The Lower Sea and the Waters of Death: the Ancient Origins of Seafaring and Maritime Trade in the Gulf. The history of seafaring in the Gulf is of extraordinary antiquity, going back to the Stone Age. The world’s oldest known maritime trading network was developed here more than 7000 years ago, and the Gulf is home to the earliest known evidence...
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Al Attiyah participates in Ministerial Conference on Climate Change in Bonn

Al Attiyah participates in Ministerial Conference on Climate Change in Bonn
Posted by on May 5, 2012 in Environment | 0 comments
HE Chairman of the Administrative Control and Transparency Authority Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah participated  in the Ministerial Conference on Climate Change opened  here on Friday. Addressing the Conference, HE Al Attiyah extended thanks to  COP17/CMP7 President Minister Koana Mashabane for convening this important meeting before the formal discussions that are due to commence on...
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EU GCC cooperation on renewables, energy efficiency & carbon capture and storage

EU GCC cooperation on renewables, energy efficiency & carbon capture and storage
Posted by on May 2, 2012 in Energy, Oil & Gas, Environment | 0 comments
Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI) and the EU-GCC Clean Energy Network organise an experts’ meeting on “EU GCC Co-Operation on Renewables, Energy Efficiency & Carbon Capture and Storage”. The meeting is hosted at the Education City – Qatar Foundation in Doha from 7th to 9th of May, 2012. This meeting, in line with the efforts of Qatar Foundation and of...
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“Go Green” at Qatar Foundation’s Earth Day Fair

“Go Green” at Qatar Foundation’s Earth Day Fair
Posted by on Apr 23, 2012 in Environment, NGO | 0 comments
More than one million people worldwide participated in this year’s ‘Earth Day,’ to voice their appreciation for the planet and demand its protection. A key participant in Qatar’s festivities was Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF), host of the first ever ‘Qatar Environmental Education Fair.’ Held in the Hamad bin Khalifa University Student...
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Arab Environment ministers start their Extraordinary Session

Arab Environment ministers start their Extraordinary Session
Posted by on Apr 21, 2012 in Environment | 0 comments
The Council of the Arab Ministers in charge of environmental affairs began their extraordinary meeting here on Thursday in the presence of Chairman of Qatar’s Administrative Control and Transparency Authority HE Abdullah bin Hamad al-Attiyah, who is also the President of 2012 UN Climate Change Conference (COP 18). HE Qatar’s Minister of Environment Abdullah bin Mubarak bin...
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Doha continues preparations to host the 10th Gulf Water Conference

Doha continues preparations to host the 10th Gulf Water Conference
Posted by on Apr 21, 2012 in Energy, Oil & Gas, Environment | 0 comments
Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation ‘Kahramaa’, the Water Science and Technology Association (WSTA), and the Secretariat General of the Co-operation Council for the Arab Gulf States have jointly organised The 10th Gulf Water Conference, which begins tomorrow. The conference takes place over three days (until April 24) at Doha’s Grand Hyatt Hotel, with the title...
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10th Gulf Water Conference this Sunday

10th Gulf Water Conference this Sunday
Posted by on Apr 20, 2012 in Energy, Oil & Gas, Environment | 0 comments
Doha is hosting the 10th Gulf Water Conference on 22 – 24 April, 2012. The conference organized by Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation “Kahramaa”, Water Science and Technology Association, and The Secretariat General of the GCC under the patronage of H.E. Dr. Mohamed Bin Saleh Al-Sada, Minister of Energy and Industry of Qatar. More than 400 delegates have been...
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RasGas enhances children’s awareness on coral reefs

RasGas enhances children’s awareness on coral reefs
Posted by on Apr 19, 2012 in Energy, Oil & Gas, Environment | 0 comments
RasGas Company Limited (RasGas) honoured eight children, who were selected as the winners of a colouring competition, which was conducted by the company at its stand in the Qatar Petroleum Environment Fair 2012, held at the Doha Exhibition Centre from 14 – 16 April under the patronage of HE Dr. Mohammed Bin Saleh Al Sada, Minister of Energy & Industry and Chairman &...
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Qatar Environmental Education Fair to celebrate Earth Day

Qatar Environmental Education Fair to celebrate Earth Day
Posted by on Apr 17, 2012 in Environment, NGO | 0 comments
Every Earth Day, people worldwide voice the need for environmental sustainability and encourage research into more green energy solutions. And, to showcase some of Doha’s local efforts to help the nation move away from carbon dependency, Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF) will host the first ever ‘Qatar Environmental Education Fair.’...
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Communications companies look to reduce environmental impact

Communications companies look to reduce environmental impact
Posted by on Apr 16, 2012 in Environment, Telecom, IT & Media | 0 comments
Qatar will play host to a key meeting this month, as communications companies look to tackle the problems of climate change driven by high levels of energy consumption and greenhouse emissions. Leading operators including the Qtel Group, Telesol, Milicom, MTN, Zain and Vodafone, as well as technology leaders including General Electric, Eletek, Ameresco Solar and ictQATAR, are all set...
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