Qatar Sustainability Week 2026: Events & Registration

Qatar Sustainability Week 2026 runs over one week, from Saturday 31 October to Saturday 7 November 2026, with workshops, panel discussions, exhibitions and community activities taking place right across Qatar. Here's everything you need to know about the events, workshops and registration for QSW 2026 — whether you want to list your organisation's activity or simply turn up and take part.

Qatar Sustainability Week 2026 at a glance

• Dates: 31 October to 7 November 2026
• Edition: the 11th Qatar Sustainability Week
• Organiser: the Earthna Center for a Sustainable Future, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change
• Where: venues across Qatar — schools, universities, shopping malls, offices, community spaces and public institutions
• Cost: participation and public events are generally free
• Register at: the official online form on qatarsustainabilityweek.com

What is Qatar Sustainability Week?

Qatar Sustainability Week (QSW) is the country's largest annual sustainability movement — a week in which companies, schools, government bodies, universities and community groups across Qatar run their own environmentally focused activities under one shared banner. Rather than a single conference in one hall, it's a nationwide push: hundreds of organisers host their own workshops, clean-ups, talks and campaigns, all registered and promoted through one central platform.

The 2026 edition marks the 11th year of QSW, which has grown from a modest awareness drive into a genuine fixture on Qatar's calendar. It's organised by the Earthna Center for a Sustainable Future, working with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, and it ties directly into the environmental pillar of Qatar National Vision 2030.

When and where is QSW 2026?

QSW 2026 takes place over one week, from Saturday 31 October to Saturday 7 November 2026. Because the week is built around activities hosted by individual organisations, there isn't a single headline venue. Instead, events pop up across the country — in Education City, in West Bay office towers, in shopping malls and office districts, in schools in Al Rayyan and Al Wakrah, and in community and cultural spaces.

As of mid-October 2026, the full schedule of timings and specific venues was still being finalised as organisations confirmed their events. The official QSW website and Earthna's channels are where the live, up-to-date calendar is published once activities are approved — so it's worth checking back closer to the dates.

What's on — events, workshops and activities

The best thing about QSW is its variety. Because any eligible organisation can design its own activity, the programme ranges from hands-on family workshops to serious policy panels. Expect a real mix of formats, with many events suitable for all ages and completely free to attend.

Types of activities you can expect

• Workshops — practical sessions on recycling, composting, water conservation and sustainable living at home.
• Panel discussions — expert conversations on climate, biodiversity, the circular economy and sustainable business.
• Exhibitions — displays of green technology, student projects and corporate sustainability initiatives.
• Community activities — beach and desert clean-ups, tree-planting drives and neighbourhood events.
• Awareness campaigns — public-facing drives in malls, offices and schools.
• Competitions — challenges for students, employees and community members.
• Educational programmes — school and university sessions that build sustainability into learning.
• Office initiatives — workplace schemes like going paperless, cutting single-use plastics or energy-saving challenges.

Each registered activity has to address one or more genuine sustainability aspects — the idea is that everything under the QSW banner contributes something real, not just a logo on a poster.

Who can register (and who just attends)

This is the key distinction to understand:

• Organisations register events. Companies, schools, universities, government entities, NGOs and community groups based in Qatar can submit their confirmed events, initiatives or activities to be part of the official programme.
• Individuals attend events. As a resident, you can't register your own activity on the platform — but you can join any event listed as open to the public. There's no membership and no fee to take part.

So if you're an expat or resident who just wants to get involved, you don't need to fill in a registration form at all. Keep an eye on the published QSW calendar, pick the workshops and clean-ups that appeal to you, and turn up.

How to register your event or activity

If you represent an organisation and want your event to appear in the official Qatar Sustainability Week 2026 programme, registration is handled entirely online through the QSW form. The process is designed to be quick, and approved submissions are typically published within three working days.

What you'll need before you apply

Have these details ready before you start the form, so you can complete it in one sitting:

• Organisation details — your company, school or entity name and basic information.
• Contact information — a named point of contact with phone and email.
• Event or initiative details — what the activity is, when and where it runs, and who it's for.
• Sustainability topic — the specific aspect your activity addresses (for example waste, water, energy, biodiversity or awareness).
• Supporting information — such as your organisation's logo and any relevant descriptions or images.

The registration steps

1. Go to the official QSW registration form on qatarsustainabilityweek.com.
2. Enter your organisation and contact details.
3. Describe your event, initiative or activity — including dates, venue and whether it's open to the public.
4. Select the sustainability aspect(s) your activity addresses.
5. Upload supporting materials, including your logo.
6. Submit — your application is then reviewed and, once approved, published within about three working days.

If you have questions during the process, the organisers can be reached by email at outreach@earthna.qa.

Costs — is it free to join?

Taking part in Qatar Sustainability Week is generally free, both for organisations registering activities and for members of the public attending them. There is no QAR fee to list an event on the platform or to join a public workshop.

The one caveat: individual activities may set their own requirements — a workshop with limited places might ask you to pre-book a free spot, or a specific session might have an age or capacity limit. Always check the details of each listing, but as a rule, QSW is designed to be open and accessible rather than ticketed.

Tips for a successful QSW submission

• Make the sustainability link clear. Every activity must address a genuine sustainability aspect — spell it out plainly rather than leaving it implied.
• Register early. With approval taking a few working days and the calendar filling up, submitting well before late October gives your event more visibility.
• Say whether it's public. If you want residents to attend, mark the event as open to the public so it reaches the widest audience.
• Have your logo ready. A clean logo and a short, clear description help your listing look credible on the official calendar.
• Think about accessibility. Family-friendly timings, central Doha venues and Metro-accessible locations all help boost turnout.

FAQs

When is Qatar Sustainability Week 2026?

QSW 2026 runs from 31 October to 7 November 2026, across venues throughout Qatar. It is the 11th edition of the annual week.

Can individuals register for Qatar Sustainability Week?

No. Only organisations can register events or activities through the official form. As an individual resident, you can attend any event listed as open to the public — no registration needed, and no fee to take part.

How much does it cost to take part in QSW 2026?

Participation and public events are generally free. Some individual activities may set their own requirements, such as pre-booking a limited number of free places, so check each listing.

How long does QSW event approval take?

Submitted events are reviewed and, once approved, published within about three working days. Registering early is recommended so your activity has maximum visibility.

Who organises Qatar Sustainability Week?

QSW is organised by the Earthna Center for a Sustainable Future, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, and supports the environmental goals of Qatar National Vision 2030.

Where can I find the full QSW 2026 schedule?

The live, approved calendar of events, timings and venues is published on the official QSW website and Earthna's channels. Because many activities are confirmed closer to the dates, it's worth checking back through October.

Ready to take part? Register your organisation's activity at qatarsustainabilityweek.com or contact the team at outreach@earthna.qa — and for more community events and things to do, keep browsing Qatar Living.

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