QGBC Announces Qatar Sustainability Week 2018

Doha, May 15 (QNA) - Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC), a member of Qatar Foundation (QF), has announced that the 3rd edition of its annual Qatar Sustainability Week initiative, will take place from October 27 to November 3. Qatar Sustainability Week (QSW) serves as a unique platform to promote the nation's sustainability vision as well as engage the wider community in a range of sustainability-oriented activities. The announcement of QSW 2018 is a continuation of the success of the initiative over the last two years. QSW 2016 saw more than 10,000 participants attend more than 100 events held in three Qatari cities. Furthermore, QSW 2017 witnessed the participation of 108 government and private institutions with 210 activities, attracting more than 20,000 participants, in addition to a reach of 500,000 people. The QSW 2018 introduction event presented plans for QSW 2018 to more than 80 new organizations and community groups as well as previous participating partners. The event showcased the achievements of the 2016 and 2017 QSW editions. Attendees got a chance to hear success stories from previous QSW partners including, Qatar University School of Business and Economics, Al Wakra Municipality, among others. QGBC also shared many event ideas for the week of activities, as well as partnership opportunities. (QNA)