Doha:Qatar Museums (QM), serving as a Strategic Partner for Qatar Sustainability Week (QSW) 2026, engaged in a series of initiatives focused on sustainability and heritage conservation. These initiatives aimed to promote environmental responsibility while safeguarding cultural heritage, involving students, experts, staff, volunteers, and the broader community.
According to Qatar News Agency, the activities included a three-day programme from November 2 to 4, featuring the QM Sustainability Forum 2026 (Edu-Talk) at the National Museum of Qatar and a community clean-up at Al Zubarah Archaeological Site. The programme consisted of expert presentations, student discussions, and practical environmental actions to reflect QM's dedication to sustainability in its operations and public programmes.
The forum's university edition brought together specialists from Qatar University, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, and the University of Doha for Science and Technology. Discussions focused on the effects of climate change on Qatar's coastline, the circular economy, corporate sustainability, and groundwater quality management.
A school edition was also held to introduce younger audiences to sustainability and climate action, featuring contributions from Qatar Free Zone, the Gulf Organization for Research & Development (GORD), and an independent education specialist. Both editions aimed to connect students with experts, encouraging them to consider the impact of their choices on a greener future.
Eng. Fahad Abdulla Al Mana, Director of the Project Management Office and Acting Director of Facilities at Qatar Museums, emphasized that QM's participation aligns with Qatar National Vision 2030 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The goal is to foster environmental responsibility and sustainable practices while preserving cultural heritage.
Qatar Museums Environment & Heritage Stewardship Day 2026 further supported these efforts by organizing a clean-up of the shoreline near Al Zubarah Archaeological Site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This initiative demonstrated the themes of the programme through practical action, highlighting the collective responsibility to care for both Qatar's environment and cultural landscapes.