QEERI Promotes Community Awareness of Managing Scarce Water Resources

Doha, July 04 (QNA) - Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) recently held the second in its series of Science Majlis initiatives, as part of the Institute's 2021 community outreach program to promote greater awareness about its research projects. Over 100 participants attended the online session, which featured Senior Research Director at the Water Center of QEERI Dr. Jenny Lawler exploring the topic, 'The Management and Distribution of Water Resources in Qatar.' Referring to the various water processes Qatar is actively using, such as water desalination and wastewater treatment, Dr. Lawler spoke about the role that QEERI is playing to preserve and enhance the way water is used in Qatar. Science Majlis provides a platform for experts from QEERI and members of the community in Qatar and further afield to engage in informal discussions on energy, water, and environment topics relevant to the country. The forum is designed to actively engage attendees of all ages, by offering them an insight into the research carried out at QEERI, making it more accessible and better understood. In this regard, Executive Director at QEERI Dr. Marc Vermeersch said: "We believe that community engagement and awareness is key in tackling the grand challenges related to energy, water, and environment that Qatar is facing. QEERI is committed to its mission of creating awareness about its research in Qatar and continues to organize multiple community and outreach events. The next forthcoming event will be the second edition of its International Conference in Sustainable Energy-Water-Environment Nexus in Desert Climates 2021 (ICSEWEN'21), scheduled for November 22-25. (QNA)