A 2016 file photo of Earth Hour observed in Qatar.
Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation (Kahramaa) will celebrate, through the National programme for Conservation and Energy Efficiency “Tarsheed”, the World Water Day (WWD) on March 22, the GCC Water Week from March 22 – 25, and Earth Hour on March 25. The events will take place at the Kahramaa Awareness Park. The morning shift from 8:00am – 12:00pm on Wednesday and Thursday will be for school students.
The World Water Day coincides with the GCC Conservation Week starting on March 22. It aims to mark the importance of conservation to save resources.
The State of Qatar celebrates GCC Conservation Week by holding various activities to promote and deeply root the culture of conservation.
The theme of WWD 2017 is wastewater. Events will shed light on “Why west water?, We need to reduce and reuse it. Moreover, we need to reduce pollution resulting from wastewater to protect the environment and water resources, the company said in a press release.
Kahramaa endeavours to achieve its mission of “Providing High Quality and Sustainable Electricity and Water for Better Living in Qatar”.
It aims to increase social advocacy and environmental compliance. It applies a comprehensive strategy to achieve an integrated and sustainable management for Qatar water resources within the increasing environmental challenges.
Kahramaa Tarsheed organizes various activities on these events to increase the awareness of water conservation.
This includes several activities for children including conservation techniques and a play.
Celebrations will end with Earth Hour on 25th March. KAHRAMAA, through Tarsheed, supports this global initiative where millions of people around the world switch off unnecessary light from 8:30 – 9:30 pm.
Kahramaa has invited different organisations to take part in earth hour as a contribution to the environment protection.
It is a common responsibility to keep resources for the coming generations.
