QR4bn saved in 2nd phase as Tarsheed marks 10th anniversary – The Peninsula

QR4bn saved in 2nd phase as Tarsheed marks 10th anniversary – The Peninsula

Under the patronage of Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior H E Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani attended yesterday the 10th anniversary celebration of the National Program for Conservation and Energy Efficiency (Tarsheed).

The ceremony was attended by a number of Their Excellencies the Ministers, diplomats and senior officials from various sectors. The Prime Minister and Minister of Interior honoured the companies and winners of the 10th Tarsheed competitions.

The Prime Minister toured the exhibition where he was briefed on the winning projects, paintings and short stories participating in various competitions, in addition to the Tarsheed Project 2022 pavilion.

During the event, the Minister of State for Energy Affairs H E Eng Saad Sherida Al Kaabi disclosed that Qatar has saved over QR4bn in the second phase of Tarsheed.

Besides that, the State also reduced about 8,500 million kilogrammes of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere, a significant sustainability goal for Qatar which plans to reach a 25% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, according to the national climate change action plan.

H E the Prime Minister touring an exhibition accompanying the celebrations.

The event was held under the theme “Towards Sustainability and