QC Holds SDG Ambassadors Forum for Youth

Qatar Chamber held the Sustainable Development Goals Ambassadors Forum on Wednesday, in cooperation with Regional Network Consultancy, a member of the Regional Network for Social Responsibility, and the SDG Ambassadors Centre.

The forum brought together around 40 male and female students from the SDG Ambassadors program. 

The opening was attended by Hussein Yousef Al Abdulghani, Director of Administrative and Financial Affairs at Qatar Chamber; Dr Ali Abdullah Al Ibrahim, Director-General of Regional Network Consultancy; Al Anoud Zayed Al Mohannadi, Director of Member Affairs at Qatar Chamber; Fatima Al Kuwari, Head of Training at Qatar Chamber; and Iman Al Obaidli, Executive Director of the SDG Ambassadors Centre.

During the forum, participants were introduced to the importance of sustainable development and environmental conservation.

They also learned about Qatar Chamber’s efforts in this field, as well as the initiatives, events and training programs it organizes to promote the Sustainable Development Goals among private-sector companies.

Participants were also briefed on the role of Regional Network Consultancy in raising awareness of sustainable development.

Hussein Yousef Al Abdulghani affirmed that Qatar Chamber places great importance on sustainable development, considering it a fundamental pillar for achieving balanced economic growth, preserving resources and supporting the prosperity of society for current and future generations.

He noted that the Chamber is committed to encouraging private-sector institutions to adopt sustainable practices and supporting initiatives that combine economic development, social responsibility and environmental protection, in line with Qatar National Vision 2030.

He also stressed the importance of educating younger generations about sustainable development concepts and instilling in them the values of environmental conservation, responsible consumption and innovation, enabling them to contribute effectively to building a more sustainable and prosperous future.

For his part, Dr Ali Al Ibrahim, Director-General of Regional Network Consultancy, delivered a workshop entitled “The Sustainable Development Goals: Concept, Historical Development and the Role of SDG Ambassadors in Achieving Them.”

The workshop aimed to introduce participants to the evolution of the concept of sustainable development from its inception through to the adoption of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, while highlighting their importance in achieving balanced economic, social and environmental development.

It also shed light on the pivotal role played by SDG Ambassadors in promoting a culture of sustainability, strengthening community partnerships, encouraging impactful initiatives and contributing to the localization of the Sustainable Development Goals within institutions and communities, in support of the objectives of the 2030 Agenda.

During the workshop, Dr Ali Al Ibrahim stressed that the success of sustainable development requires the integration of efforts by governments, the private sector, civil society organizations, academic institutions and individuals, who are all key partners in shaping a more sustainable and prosperous future for present and future generations.

At the conclusion of the forum, certificates of attendance were presented to the participating SDG Ambassadors.

In addition, two SDG Ambassadors, Aisha Hassan Al Kuwari and Ibrahim Al Naimi, were awarded the honorary title of “Child Ambassador for Social Responsibility” by the Regional Network for Social Responsibility, in recognition of their prominent role in promoting the Sustainable Development Goals at the national level.