THE Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME) is continuously taking steps to protect environment to tackle the growing threat of climate change. In recent years, the Ministry has successfully implemented many projects, initiatives to ensure environmental sustainability.
Along the Ministry of Municipality and Environment, many other government entities in collaboration with the Ministry or without it have also adopted environmentally-friendly practices that show the sincerity and seriousness of the State of Qatar towards protection of environment. Recently, the Ministry of Municipality and Environment signed a number of agreements with different government or private entities to promote the same cause.
Hamad International Airport (HIA), through MATAR (Qatar Company for Airports Management and Operation) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME) to develop and modernise the airport’s facilities by implementing effective methods of waste management. The MoU outlines the collaboration between MATAR and MME for the management of different types of waste from HIA to the MME’s Domestic Solid Waste Management Centre (DSWMC).
The objectives of the MoU include the development of an integrated system for waste separation, safe transportation, recycling and disposal of waste, and the promotion of environmental awareness and culture of sustainability at HIA. Since 2014, HIA has showcased its commitment to environmental sustainability by pledging to improve carbon efficiency per traffic unit to 30% by 2030.
The Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME), represented by the Department of the Environmental Affairs Sector, also signed a number of cooperation agreements with Power International Holding (PIH) Company to enhance cooperation in the areas of air quality monitoring and building a reputation management system.
The Assistant Undersecretary for Environmental Affairs at the Ministry of Municipality and Environment Engineer Hassan Bojumhur Al Mohannadi emphasised that these agreements aim to strengthen cooperation in the field of air quality monitoring, and to build a reputation management system in the Ministry.
According to one of these agreements, there will be support for the network of air quality monitoring stations in the Ministry as well as providing an air quality monitoring station according to the best international standards to be installed near one of the stadiums that will host the 2022 World Cup.
