The Center for Sustainable Development aims to develop sustainable and integrated solutions which address many contemporary and significant challenges posed by the rapid economic and demographic changes of the State of Qatar. Our holistic vision for interdisciplinary and innovative research enables us to identify the key priorities by working together with relevant stakeholders. This way, our research is based on a demand-driven approach and oriented towards tailor-made solutions that are economically feasible, socially acceptable and environmentally sustainable, ultimately leading to an improved quality of life in the State of Qatar and the broader region.
Currently, our emphasis is on research areas related to Food and Water Security, Renewable Energy, Natural Resource Governance, Algal Technologies, and Waste Management. We strive to create interdisciplinary research that is aligned with Qatar’s National Research Strategy, the Qatar National Vision 2030, as well as the research agenda of Qatar University.
We are committed to innovative and applied research to address the major challenges of sustainable development in Qatar. We aim to enhance local capacity and secure additional external resources, in order to conduct demand-driven research on sustainable development. One of our main goals is to develop research collaborations and active research groups, while effectively engaging industry, students and academic peers in our activities. Alongside research, we welcome staff and students in our capacity building activities. We are interested in collaborating with local and international industrial and academic partners in order to advance the knowledge on sustainable development.
Vision
Promoting interdisciplinary research to achieve a balance between human development and conserving natural resources.
Mission
Creating a platform for knowledge and advanced technologies in sustainable development through applied research in alignment with Qatar’s National Vision 2030.