Emiri Resolution No.19 of 2011, Establishing the Standing Committee of Water Resources. Country/Territory Qatar Document type Legislation Date 2011 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Institution Sustainable development Sustainable use Monitoring Geographical area Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Resolution enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Resolution consisting of 9 articles aims at establishing the Committee of Water Resources. The Committee, chaired by the Minister of Environment, shall have, inter alia, competencies in the following: (i) to propose sustainable policies and strategies related to water resources; (ii) the adoption of plans, programs and projects related to the management and development of water resources; (iii) coordinating and following activities of relevant bodies to achieve the implementation of water resources planning; (iv) to propose appropriate solutions to address wasteful uses of water; to update the related legislation. Full text Arabic Website www.sjc.gov.qa References - Legislation Amended by Emiri Resolution No.16 of 2016 amending some provisions of Emiri Resolution No.19 of 2011 establishing the Standing Committee of Water Resources. Legislation | Qatar | 2016 Keyword: Institution, Data collection/reporting Source: FAO, FAOLEX Emiri Resolution No.40 of 2019 amending some provisions of Emiri Resolution No.19 of 2011 establishing the Permanent Committee for Water Resources. Legislation | Qatar | 2019 Keyword: Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX