Qatar National Dialogue on Climate Change 2025

The Qatar National Dialogue on Climate Change (QNDCC) is a leading platform for shaping climate action and advancing sustainable development across the region. Now in its fifth edition, QNDCC continues to convene policymakers, researchers, business leaders, and civil society actors to generate actionable insights and foster collaboration on shared environmental priorities.

QNDCC 2025 focuses on strengthening regional cooperation among Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. This edition is co-hosted by the Earthna Center for a Sustainable Future, a member of Qatar Foundation, and the Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah International Foundation for Energy and Sustainable Development. The two-day gathering is held in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC) and supported by the Secretariat General of Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, reinforcing its commitment to inclusive regional engagement.

The 2025 dialogue aims to deepen cross-border cooperation and leverage shared expertise to address the climate challenges facing the region.

QNDCC 2025 will feature high-level panels, spotlight sessions, capacity-building workshops led by leading entities from across the GCC, and interactive experiences designed to explore a wide range of topics.

Program

October 7

Insights and Networking
Session 1 - Gulf Climate Diplomacy in Action: Driving Global Agendas through Regional Collaboration
Session 2 - Thriving Blue Economy in Our Shared Gulf Waters
Fireside Chat - Venture Capital for Scaling Climate Tech in the Gulf
Session 3 - Banking Solutions for Accelerated Climate Resilience and Green Economy

October 8

Insights and Networking
Session 1 - GCC Mega-Events & Mega-Projects: Building a Lasting Climate Action Legacy
Session 2 - Empowering Khaleeji Negotiators for Effective COP Engagement
Session 3 - Powering the GCC: Pathways for a Climate-Aware Energy Transition
From the Arabian Peninsula to the Korean Peninsula – the Road to QNDCC 2026

Advisory Board

H.H. Princess Mashael Saud AlShalan

Co-Founder of AEON Collective and AEON Strategy; Chairperson of Women and Energy Initiative

H.H. Princess Noura bint Turki Al-Saud

Co-Founder, AEON Collective and AEON Strategy

H.E. Dr. Salem Falah Mubarak Alhajraf

Former Minister of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy in Kuwait; Founder and CEO of EdamaConsult

Mr. Reda Ali Ibrahim

Managing Director, Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah International Foundation for Energy and Sustainable Development

Sheikha Amna M. S. Al Thani

Founder and CEO, Strategy Hub

Ms. Suaad Al Harthi

Executive Director, Environment Society of Oman (ESO)

H.E. Fahad Al-Attiyah

Founder and CEO, Caravane Earth

Ms. Houriya Ahmed

Policy Hub Director at the CEO Office, Qatar Foundation

Mr. Justin Mundy

Chair of Earthna; Co-Founder and Co-Managing Director, MPS Global

Event Partners

Hosted by

In collaboration with

Strategic Partner
Development Partner

Supported by

In Partnership with

Capacity Building Workshops

Saudi Arabia

United Arab Emirates

Bahrain

Kuwait

Oman

United Nations

Qatar

QNDCC Publications

Each edition of QNDCC generates a series of white papers and reports that reflect the key discussions and recommendations emerging from the dialogue. These publications help inform national and regional climate strategies and contribute to Qatar’s positioning at global forums, including the UNFCCC COP process.