| Issue 2
Building a Sustainable Future : Qatar Green Building Council
| Downtown Doha
Qatar Green Building Council ( QGBC ) is a non-profit organisation providing leadership in environmentally sustainable practices for green building design and development in Qatar .
Established in 2009 by Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser , QGBC is part of Qatar Foundation . Its mission is threefold : to generate awareness , create understanding and initiate education ; to develop a clear set of environmental and green building guidelines ; and to support and pursue research and development .
Qatar ’ s National Vision 2030 makes clear that to be sustainable , the country ’ s development needs must be balanced with the protection and preservation of the environment . To support this , QGBC focuses on a number of areas to raise awareness and build capacity . This includes focusing on technical expertise development , research and development , and sustainability education and training . It works with a range of experts and government stakeholders to increase awareness and knowledge of green building practices , and build the capacity of industry professionals .
Qatar Sustainability Week , which will take place in October-November this year , is a QGBC initiative that serves as a unique platform to promote Qatar ’ s sustainability vision , as well as allowing for the wider community to engage with those leading the change . It is also an opportunity for stakeholders to showcase their innovative and practical solutions to the environmental challenges faced by Qatar and the wider region .
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