Moistchar Project Supports Sustainability Goals of Qatar 2022

Doha, March 24 (QNA) - Dr. Tareq Al Ansari, a member of the team behind the Moistchar project, one of the start-up projects under the umbrella of the Challenge 22 program, praised the efforts and contributions of those in charge of the program which helped kick-start the production of biochar in the labs. Challenge 22 is the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacys flagship innovation program launched in 2015 to promote creativity in the Arab world, thus contributing to achieving the sustainability goals of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. In the fourth and final part of the SC's series about Challenge 22 start-ups and participants, Al Ansari said that adding biochar to soils can improve the water holding capacity and quality of soils, therefore supporting Qatars drive for both water and food security. In that way, not only does Moistchar contribute towards resource security, but also towards the development of a circular economy through conversion of waste into value added products, which is an important part of sustainable development. "The support from Challenge 22 helped kick-start the production of Moistchar in our labs, which we hope will become a start-up business in the near future. Thanks to the networking opportunity presented by collaborating with Challenge 22, we had the chance to work with people with business expertise, thereby supporting our efforts to realize and take our scientific knowledge to market," he said. Although fans will not necessarily interact with Moistchar as a product during the tournament, many of them will be inspired to lead more sustainable lives knowing the different layers of sustainability that went into the delivery of Qatar 2022, he added. Dr. Al Ansari, whose team also include Professor Gordon McKay and Dr. Hamish Mackey from the College of Science and Engineering at Hamad Bin Khalifa University, said that they got involved in Challenge 22 because they wanted to be part of the legacy of the FIFA World Cup 2022 whilst contributing to national objectives and sustainable development in Qatar. "We wanted to contribute to the strong sustainability theme that runs through all parts of the tournament, from preparations to legacy," he stressed. (QNA)