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Qatar Tribune
2 days ago
- General
- Qatar Tribune
Doha Desertification Combat Project first phase a grand success, says MoM
The Ministry of Municipality (MoM), represented by the Doha Municipality, announced the success of the first phase of its project to combat desertification and improve the urban landscape as part of the 'Let's Make it More Beautiful' campaign that was launched in early 2025. The campaign coincided with the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought. The ministry said the campaign aims to reduce desert areas within Doha by planting vegetation in urban areas, in line with sustainable development goals, particularly those related to combating desertification. The first phase saw the planting of more than 110,000 seedlings of wind and arid climate resistant plants across a 15,000-meter-long stretch in strategic locations.(QNA) page 2
Qatar Tribune
2 days ago
- Climate
- Qatar Tribune
MoM completes first phaseof anti-desertification project
QNA Doha The Ministry of Municipality (MoM), represented by Doha Municipality, announced the successful completion of the first phase of its project to combat desertification and enhance the urban landscape, as part of the 'Let's Make it More Beautiful' campaign launched in early 2025. The campaign coincided with the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought. The ministry said in a statement on Thursday that the campaign aims to reduce desert areas within Doha by planting vegetation in urban areas, in line with sustainable development goals, particularly those related to halting land degradation and combating desertification. The first phase saw the planting of more than 110,000 seedlings of wind and arid climate resistant plants across a 15,000-metre-long stretch in strategic locations including Airport Road, Al Jamiaa Street, and the Najma District, using sustainable technologies that are compatible with the local environment. The second phase includes planting a 10,000-metre-long windbreak hedge on several main streets, including Al Messila, the Arab League, Al Khafji, and the entrance to Beach 974. The project also includes preparing the relevant lands for the completion of the hedge planting. The ministry confirmed that the campaign extends over four gradual phases until 2030.
