QF’s Green Island becomes a beacon of environmental education and innovation

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation s (QF) Green Island has quickly become a key component of sustainability education in the country, offering students and...

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Green Island has quickly become a key component of sustainability education in the country, offering students and the wider community a hands-on introduction to Qatar’s ambitious environmental efforts.

The Green Island exemplifies Qatar Foundation’s vision of integrating sustainability with education, engaging over 1,000 students in less than six months through immersive programmes that combine environmental awareness with innovation and community impact.

“Education is at the heart of everything we do at Qatar Foundation and Green Island is another brick to the edifice,” said Ouassim Alami, Strategic Initiatives Advisor at QF in an interview with The Peninsula. 

“From early ideation stages, we wanted to create a transformative education experience that contributes to Qatar Foundation’s pioneering mission,” he added. 

Visitors to Green Island learn about Qatar’s impressive sustainability journey—from having zero recycling to meticulously sorting seven types of waste. They explore the ambitious 2030 solar energy strategy, which aims to secure 30% of the nation’s energy needs from renewable sources, and reflect with students on how hydroponic farming is transforming agriculture in Qatar’s arid climate.