QFZ, Qatar Foundation Forge Partnership on Climate Action

Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) and Qatar Foundation (QF) have signed a Partnership Agreement to establish strategic framework for cooperation on climate change action and sustainable development. The agreement aims to advance Qatar’s climate change preparedness and capacity through climate change education, research and community engagement projects.

The agreement was signed by Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Faisal Al Thani, CEO of QFZ, and Yousif Al-Naama, CEO of Qatar Foundation, at the Business Innovation Park in Ras Bufontas Free Zone, in the presence of senior officials from QFZ and Qatar Foundation.

The agreement establishes a framework for collaboration through Qatar Foundation’s flagship sustainability platforms, including a partnership with its Earthna Center for a Sustainable Future and a partnership with the Sustainability Academy at Green Island, Qatar Foundation’s community-centric recycling hub.

The collaboration will support applied research, policy dialogue, capacity-building, and community engagement initiatives, including programmes focused on climate resilience, sustainable development, and innovation.

The partnership will be implemented through agreed annual work plans, coordination mechanisms, and impact reporting to ensure effective delivery and measurable outcomes.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Faisal Al Thani, CEO of Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ), said: “Today’s partnership between QFZ and Qatar Foundation marks a significant step towards a more sustainable future for Qatar in line with Qatar National Vision 2030, as we come together to strengthen our commitment to tackling climate change and promoting sustainable development.

By joining forces, we can create a greener and more resilient future for generations to come.” Yousif Al Naama, CEO of Qatar Foundation, said: “Action to address climate change, strengthen the resilience of our nation, and engage all of society around the importance of sustainability to everyone’s life is accelerated through partnerships that are built on knowledge, commitment to innovation, and shared purpose.

Through our collective belief in enabling the development of sustainability solutions, nurturing human capacity in this vital field, and empowering our community to embrace sustainable behaviors,

QF and QFZ aim to magnify our contribution to shaping a sustainable future for Qatar and its people.”

Qatar’s free zones are striving to be one of the world’s most sustainable free zones, incorporating a wide variety of innovative technologies and best practices in sustainability to create a green, dynamic, and interconnected environment to work and live.

QFZ recognises that achieving the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030 requires collective action and collaboration; as such,

QFZ is committed to partnering with stakeholders from leading organizations across Qatar such as Qatar Foundation to drive progress towards a more sustainable future.