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QATAR General Electricity & Water Corporation (Kahramaa) is observing, through the National Program for Conservation and Energy Efficiency (Tarsheed), the World Water Day (WWD) on March 22, GCC Water Week from March 22 to 25 and the Earth Hour on March 25.
The events will take place at Kahramaa Awareness Park. The morning shift from 8am to 12pm on Wednesday and Thursday will be for school students.
In a press release on Tuesday, Kahramaa said the World Water Day coincides with GCC Conservation Week starting on March 22. It aims to mark the significance of conservation to save resources. The State of Qatar celebrates the GCC Conservation Week by holding various activities to promote the culture of conservation. The theme of WWD 2017 is 'wastewater'. Events will shed light on 'why waste water?' Moreover, there is a need to reduce pollution resulted from wastewater to protect the environment and water resources.
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's water resources within the increasing environmental challenges.
Celebrations will end with the Earth Hour. Kahramaa, through Tarsheed, supports this global initiative where millions of people around the world would switch off the light from 8:30pm to 9:30pm. (QNA)
