Regenerative Landscapes at Torba Farm: Cities, Economy and the Future of Landscape

Speaker: Mohammed Ali Al-Khater, Co-Founder of Torba Farm, the driving force behind Torba Farmers Market and Torba Naturals.

What if landscapes were treated as essential infrastructure in the planning and development of cities, rather than as an aesthetic addition? This talk explores how regenerative landscape principles can connect ecological resilience, human wellbeing and economic value, particularly in cities facing heat, water scarcity and resource constraints.

Drawing on Torba Farm as a practical example of integrating regenerative practices, local production and connections between people and nature, Mohammed Ali Al-Khater examines how these principles can inform urban planning, public spaces, tourism and community destinations. Connecting Doha with Qur’anic landscapes and international precedents, the session considers how connected landscapes can retain water, reduce heat, support biodiversity and strengthen local production while improving the urban experience. It positions landscape as an active contributor to urban resilience and long-term prosperity, exploring how ecological thinking can help shape cities that are both livable and economically productive.