Qatar
Ministry of Municipality reports major strides in sustainability and quality of life
The Ministry of Municipality has launched its 2025 Sustainability Report, as the first comprehensive sustainability report of its kind in the government sector.
It documents the Ministry’s achievements, initiatives and performance indicators across environmental protection, waste management, digital transformation, food security and quality of life. The report presents sustainability as an integrated part of Qatar’s development agenda, highlighting a range of initiatives designed to improve resource efficiency, strengthen environmental protection, enhance urban living and build greater resilience in food production and municipal services. These priorities are aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030 and the country’s wider environmental and development strategies.
Accordingly, food security and sustainable agriculture has been a major area of progress. In 2024, organic farming areas doubled, while local vegetable production reached 26mn kilograms. The Ministry also supported 1,237 farms through the provision of fertilisers, seeds and agricultural equipment, helping strengthen domestic production and agricultural resilience.
Besides, waste management and the transition towards a circular economy featured prominently. The report records the generation of 277,000 megawatt-hours of energy from waste and the production of more than 40,000 tonnes of compost. In addition, 51 plots of land were allocated for recycling industries, while more than 70% of waste-management contracts included provisions related to recycling and energy recovery.
Further, the country’s drive to expand urban greenery continued through the planting of 840,000 trees and shrubs, contributing to a 2.3% increase in green spaces, alongside the opening of seven new public parks. Such projects support the Ministry’s wider objective of improving urban quality of life and creating healthier, more liveable communities.
Digital transformation has emerged as another important pillar of sustainable municipal management. The Ministry reported progress in its digital transformation programme, including the completion of 110 out of 400 planned digital services, as well as the introduction of smart solutions for waste management, vehicle tracking and task allocation.
The sustainability agenda extends beyond infrastructure and technology to public participation and environmental awareness. During 2024, the Ministry organised awareness programmes, beach clean-ups and tree-planting activities. Its "Cleaner Beach” initiative involved more than 200 children, while a clean-up at Simaisma Beach brought together volunteers, academic institutions and the private sector to reduce marine waste and strengthen environmental responsibility.
The report also highlights international recognition of Qatar’s sustainability initiatives. The "Ten Million Trees” initiative received a global sustainable development award, while Doha was recognised among five global cities for implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the New Urban Agenda.
In the meantime, the report identifies areas for further development, including stronger indicators for water reuse, greenhouse-gas emissions, climate action and biodiversity.