Qatar Chamber recently organised an awareness workshop entitled “I Am Sustainable” for students at Al Bayan Primary School for Girls, aiming to promote sustainability awareness and encourage environmentally responsible practices at school and home.
The workshop was delivered by Fatima Al Kuwari, Head of the Chamber’s Training and DevelopmentDepartment.
The session introduced the core principles of sustainability, emphasizing the importance of meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs.
It focused on water and electricity conservation, waste reduction, recycling, and reuse, in line with the Environmental Development pillar of Qatar National Vision 2030.
The programme included interactive activities and group discussions, enabling students to identify practical resource conservation methods and propose solutions to reduce waste within their school environment.
For her part, Fatima Al Kuwari stated that the workshop reflects Qatar Chamber’s commitment to fostering sustainability awareness across society, particularly among younger generations, and encouraging positive environmental habits from anearly age.
She added that the initiative sought to link sustainability concepts with daily habits, reinforcing a personal sense of environmentalresponsibility.
Khulood Fallah AlRumaihi, Principal of Al Bayan First Primary School for Girls, stressed the school’s commitment to instilling a culture of sustainability among students through awareness activities and initiatives.
She highlighted the importance of encouraging students to conserve water and electricity, reduce waste and promote recycling, noting that cooperation between schools and families is essential to building an environmentally responsible generation and preserving resources for future generations.
Amal Al Muaibid, Science Coordinator at Al Bayan Primary School for Girls, highlighted the critical role of science in understanding natural systems, including clean energy, biodiversity, resource management, and waste recycling.
The workshop forms part of Qatar Chamber’s ongoing community initiatives to promote environmental awareness, responsible practices, and sustainable development across Qatar.