The Policy Forum will take place over two days, combining closed-door working sessions with public-facing events. The Forum will bring together 50+ members of the Rihla Policy Council, along with invited experts, policymakers, and institutional partners. Public sessions will also engage the wider Doha-based policy, academic, and diplomatic communities.
The Policy Forum represents the first dedicated platform for Gulf–Global South dialogue on climate finance and green economic growth hosted in the Gulf region. By convening voices from across MENA, CAC, SSEA, and SSA, it reinforces the Gulf’s role as a partner in shaping sustainable development pathways for the Global South.
By anchoring this dialogue in Doha during the Qatar Sustainability Week, the Forum also highlights Qatar’s leadership as a hub for sustainability and climate diplomacy. It will not only mark the completion of the Policy Phase but also serve as a springboard for the next stage of the Rihla Initiative, ensuring that Gulf investment in green growth is strategic, inclusive, and transformative.
The Policy Forum will:
- Consolidate analysis from the Policy Council into coherent cross-regional and cross-sector recommendations.
- Launch the edited volume on establishing a policy framework for Gulf climate finance in the Global South.
- Strengthen dialogue between Gulf stakeholders and partners across the Global South.
- Facilitate exchange across the four regional hubs and Gulf Committee, testing findings against lived realities and diverse perspectives.
- Shape the roadmap for the Implementation Phase, leading toward the Rihla Summit in September 2026.
