Earthna Summit Provides Strategic Platform For Enhancing Dialogue On Climate Change

Doha, Qatar: The Earthna Summit 2025 officially commenced yesterday in Doha under the theme 'Building Our Legacy: Sustainability, Innovation and Traditional Knowledge', bringing together local and global leaders, experts, policymakers, and youth from more than 100 countries.

Organised by the Earthna Centre for a Sustainable Future, a member of Qatar Foundation (QF), and in strategic partnership with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, the Summit coinciding with International Earth Day in Msheireb, Doha.

Addressing the event, Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Subaie said that Earthna Summit provides an important strategic platform for enhancing dialogue and coordinating efforts to address the challenges of climate change, especially in countries with hot and arid climates, most notably the GCC states.

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He noted the importance of dialogue and the exchange of visions based on traditional knowledge and diverse cultures in developing sustainable solutions that combine the past and the future and enhance international cooperation in addressing environmental challenges.

The opening session included the inaugural Earthna Prize ceremony, where four exceptional projects were honoured for their outstanding environmental stewardship rooted in traditional knowledge. The Earthna Summit opening ceremony also featured an inspiring keynote by Nobel Laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus, who shared his vision for leveraging social innovation to drive sustainable development.

During the day's program, Justin Mundy, Chair of Earthna, emphasized the importance of uniting global voices to address shared sustainability challenges, particularly the urgent need to reimagine climate finance.
“This year's Earthna Summit comes at a critical time-midway between COP29 and COP30,” he said.“It's more than a gathering; it's a catalyst for action. By bringing together knowledge holders, innovators, and decision-makers, we create a space where ideas converge and evolve into tangible solutions.”

Dr. Gonzalo Castro de la Mata, Executive Director of Earthna, echoed this sentiment, saying,“Summit attendees are united by common challenges, shared aspirations, and a commitment to measurable impact.”

The Summit also hosted the International Network for Traditional Building, Architecture and Urbanism Conference, convening global experts to explore urban development rooted in traditional architecture.

As the first day of the Earthna Summit came to a close, the heart of the gathering came to life with the opening of the Earthna Village.

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