In continuation of the ‘Qatar Beautification and our Kids Planting Trees’ campaign, trees were planted at Rasheeda Street within Sabah Al Ahmad Corridor Project.
The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) tweeted that the event was organised by the Supervisory Committee of Beautification of Roads and Public Places in Qatar in co-ordination with Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS).
“We participated in the campaign in order to leave our mark in the efforts for beautification and planting trees in all regions of our beloved country,” said Ahmed Ali al-Khulaifi, head of QRCS Volunteers Section.
Mohamed Salem al-Gamra, Central Municipal Council member (Constituency 5) said he is pleased to participate in planting trees for future generations.
The campaign, launched by the committee last year to plant 1mn trees in co-operation with the Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME), will continue up to the end of 2021.
The Supervisory Committee of Beautification of Roads and Public Places in Qatar is implementing the Qatar Beautification and Our Kids Planting Trees campaign.
The committee works under the MME, in co-ordination with several ministries and other entities such as the Ministry of Transport and Communications, Ministry of Culture and Sports, Qatar Museums Authority, Qatar Rail, Private Engineering Office among others. This committee is responsible for five major tasks including the construction of central public parks, provision of dedicated lanes for pedestrians and bicycles, development of the Doha Corniche and Central Doha and increasing afforestation and green areas.
The committee’s work will enhance sustainability through minimising environmental pollution and reducing the emission of CO2 through reduced consumption of energy resources. It also focuses on the provision of more public transport options aiming at reduced use of private cars and improve lifestyle through clean and safe transportation.
It is also intended to ensure a healthy environment within residential neighbourhoods and places of public gatherings through increased afforestation and landscaping, which will greatly help in reducing the temperature in cities.