S T A T E O F Q A T A R N A T I O N A L A D A P T A T I O N P L A N · Q A T A R N A T I O N A L D I A L O G U E O N C L I M A T E C H A N G E 2 0 2 6 The State of Qatar's National Adaptation Plan a nd Qatar National Dialogue on Climate Change 2026 Fro m P lanning to I mplementation Qatar National Dialogue on Climate Change 2026 20/ 01 S T A T E O F Q A T A R C O N T E X T · A C L I M A T E · F R A M E W O R K Pillars of International Climate Action United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (1992) · Paris Agreement (2015) M I T I G A T I O N · A R T . 4 Mitigation Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and limiting global warming The National Document Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC 3.0) Mitigation measures equivalent to a reduction of 42 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent by 2040. A D A P T A T I O N · A R T . 7 Adaptation Enhancing adaptive capacity and resilience and reducing vulnerability. The National Document National Adaptation Plan (NAP) 6 priority sectors · 28 measures · 127 actions M E A N S O F I M P L E M E N T A T I O N · A R T . 1 0 – 1 1 Means of implementation Technology transfer and capacity building to support mitigation and adaptation At the national level Enabling factors Innovative Technologies · Institutional Capacity Building · Data and Knowledge Transparency and Tracking (Article 13): National Communications and Biennial Transparency Reports (BTRs) to track progress across the three pillars. Qatar National Dialogue on Climate Change 2026 20/ 02 S T A T E O F Q A T A R C O N T E X T · C N A P · L A U N C H · E V E N T Launch of the National Adaptation Plan L A U N C H D A T E 8 December 2025 Official Launch Event · Lusail, Doha +40 Government, private, and academic entities participated in the preparation. 6 Priority sectors are the most affected by climate change. 2030 - 2040 Roadmap: Medium - term goal (2030) and long - term goal (2040) Qatar National Dialogue on Climate Change 2026 20/ 03 S T A T E O F Q A T A R S E C T I O N · 0 1 S T R A T E G I C · R A T I O N A L E Strategic Rationales Qatar National Dialogue on Climate Change 2026 1 Climate Challenges and Risks 2 International Obligations and the Paris Agreement 3 Alignment with Qatar National Vision 2030 4 Adaptation is an Economic and Developmental Necessity 5 Protecting Infrastructure, Water, Food and Health 20/ 04 S T A T E O F Q A T A R S E C T I O N · 0 2 C L I M A T E · L A N D S C A P E The Climate Landscape Qatar National Dialogue on Climate Change 2026 1 Extreme Heat and Heatwaves 2 Sea - Level Rise 3 Water Resource Scarcity and High Evaporation Rates 4 Dust Storms and High Winds (Shamals) 5 Future Climate Pathways Require a Proactive Response 20/ 05 S T A T E O F Q A T A R S E C T I O N · 0 3 T H E · N A T I O N A L · A D A P T A T I O N · P L A N National Adaptation Plan Qatar National Dialogue on Climate Change 2026 1 A comprehensive strategic framework for enhancing resilience 2 An ongoing and updateable process 3 National ownership and an integrated approach 4 Inclusivity and Stakeholder Engagement 5 Decisions based on scientific knowledge SCOPE OF THE PLAN 450 Participants 4 Workshops 6 Sectors 6 Key Topics 28 Measures 127 Procedures +280 Projects 20/ 06 S T A T E O F Q A T A R S E C T I O N · 0 4 P L A N · P R E P A R A T I O N Preparing the National Adaptation Plan Qatar National Dialogue on Climate Change 2026 1 Vulnerability and Climate Impact Assessments 2 National Inventory of Existing Measures and Policies 3 Multi - criteria Analysis and Priority Setting 4 Stakeholder Engagement and Verification of Results 5 Preparation of the Plan Document and Implementation Framework 6 A Methodology Combining Scientific Research and National Participation 20/ 07 S T A T E O F Q A T A R S E C T I O N · 0 5 P R I O R I T Y · S E C T O R S The Six Priority Sectors Qatar National Dialogue on Climate Change 2026 1 Agriculture and Livestock 2 Biodiversity 3 Energy and Industry 4 Water 5 Infrastructure and Coastal Resilience 6 Public Health 20/ 08 S T A T E O F Q A T A R S E C T I O N · 0 5 A G R I C U L T U R E · B I O D I V E R S I T Y Agriculture, Livestock and Biodiversity Qatar National Dialogue on Climate Change 2026 Agriculture and Livestock 3 Measures | 14 Actions 1 Climate - smart and resilient agricultural practices 2 Advisory and Risk Management Services Based on Climate Information 3 Climate - smart practices for livestock and aquaculture Biodiversity 4 Measures | 16 Actions 1 Policies, regulatory instruments, and awareness - raising 2 Protected Areas, Habitat Conservation, and Ecological Connectivity 3 4 Conservation of species and genetic resources Monitoring, Research, and Early Warning 20/ 09 S T A T E O F Q A T A R S E C T I O N · 0 5 E N E R G Y · I N D U S T R Y · W A T E R Energy, Industry, and Water Resources Qatar National Dialogue on Climate Change 2026 Energy and Industry 4 Measures | 16 Actions 1 Mitigation measures and energy efficiency with adaptation co - benefits 2 Energy infrastructure supporting adaptation measures Water Resources 4 Measures | 18 Actions 1 Water reuse, efficiency and monitoring s trategy 2 Developing and modernizing water infrastructure 3 Economic diversification and reducing reliance on hydrocarbons 4 Adaptation measures with mitigation co - benefits 3 Water resources m anagement and e cosystem r estoration 4 Awareness, communication, and national s tudies 20/ 10 S T A T E O F Q A T A R S E C T I O N · 0 5 I N F R A S T R U C T U R E · H E A L T H Infrastructure, Coastal Resilience, and Public Health Qatar National Dialogue on Climate Change 2026 Infrastructure and Coasts 3 Measures | 16 Actions 1 Urban Planning, Green Infrastructure, and Stormwater Drainage 2 Coastal Resilience P ublic Health 4 Measures | 17 Actions 1 Resilient public health systems and infrastructure 2 Heat Stress Protection and Emergency Preparedness 3 Sustainable Transport and Mobility 3 Monitoring, surveillance, and climate and health research 4 Climate, Health, Education, and Training Programs 20/ 11 S T A T E O F Q A T A R S E C T I O N · 0 6 C R O S S - S E C T O R A L · T H E M E S Six Cross - Sectoral A daptation Pillars Qatar National Dialogue on Climate Change 2026 1 The Water - Energy Nexus 2 Environmental Health and Ecosystem Adaptation 3 Early Warning and Disaster Risk Management Systems 4 Circular Economy, Waste Management, and Resource Efficiency 5 Climate Data, Monitoring, and AI Integration 6 Green Finance and ESG Goals 20/ 12 S T A T E O F Q A T A R S E C T I O N · 0 7 M E A S U R E S · O V E R V I E W Overview of Adaptation Measures Qatar National Dialogue on Climate Change 2026 Distribution of measures across the six sectors Agriculture and Livestock 3 Biodiversity 4 Energy and Industry 4 Water Resources 4 Infrastructure and Coastal Resilience 3 Public Health 4 The Total Sectoral Measures 22 H O W T H E T O T A L I S B U I L T 22 Sectoral measures + 6 Cross - sectoral measures 28 Adaptation measures Focus on execution and resilience 20/ 13 S T A T E O F Q A T A R S E C T I O N · 0 8 K E Y · S T A K E H O L D E R S Key Stakeholders Qatar National Dialogue on Climate Change 2026 1 Government entities 2 Semi - governmental entities 3 Research and academic institutions 4 Civil Society and the Private Sector 5 International Partners and Financial Institutions 6 National coordination is the foundation for successful implementation 20/ 14 S T A T E O F Q A T A R S E C T I O N · 1 0 I M P L E M E N T A T I O N From Planning to Implementation Qatar National Dialogue on Climate Change 2026 1 The plan is ready... the real challenge is implementation 2 Identifying responsible entities and roles 3 Identifying priority actions 4 Cross - sectoral coordination of work 5 Defining timelines and resources 6 Monitoring progress, and reviewing and updating the plan 20/15 Qatar National Dialogue on Climate Change 2026 Advancing Climate Adaptation in Qatar: From Planning to Implementation Qatar National Dialogue on Climate Change 2026 Jointly organized by: • Ministry of Environment and Climate Change • Earthna Center for a Sustainable Future Theme Advancing Climate Adaptation in Qatar: From Planning to Implementation Two key priorities 2. Strengthening governance and national coordination for plan implementation — clarifying institutional roles, as well as requirements for funding, data, capacity building, and monitoring, to support coordinated and measurable implementation 1. Supporting the translation of the National Adaptation Plan into sectoral implementation pathways — identifying priority actions and linking them to responsible entities, timelines, and the resources required for implementation Event Details § Date: September 28 – 29, 2026 § Venue: Qatar National Convention Centre § Opening and closing plenary sessions § A key dialogue with the participation of approximately 200 experts and specialists 20 / 17 1 2 3 4 5 Supporting the development of national climate policies Providing a reliable platform for informed, cross - sectoral dialogue that directly contributes to defining and implementing climate policy priorities in Qatar. Enhancing inter - sectoral coordination Enhancing coordination on climate action among government and semi - government entities, the private sector, research institutions, and civil society. Translating the National Adaptation Plan into practical actions Moving from policy formulation to defining implementation pathways, as well as the challenges and opportunities associated with the plan’s measures and actions across each sector. Enhancing the State of Qatar's international standing Aligning national priorities with the negotiation topics of COP31 in Türkiye, and strengthening the State of Qatar’s role as an active partner in regional and international climate action. Capacity Building and Knowledge Sharing Building stakeholder capacity through peer learning, leveraging international best practices and the experiences of countries with similar conditions, and facilitating knowledge exchange among experts. Objectives of Qatar National Dialogue on Climate Change 20 / 18 Plenary Sessions § An opening ceremony featuring high - level speakers from the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change and international entities. § Key presentations on climate adaptation priorities. § A concluding plenary session to present a summary of the outcomes from the roundtable discussions. Roundtable Sessions § Six specialized sessions led by facilitators over the course of two days. § Each session lasts 90 minutes, with the participation of 20 – 30 experts and specialists. § A structured discussion, with the rapporteur of each session documenting its outcomes. Networking and Side Events § Informal networking sessions between roundtable sessions. § Sessions on community engagement. Two - Day Program Day One Two sectoral sessions: 1. Water Resources 2. Energy and Industry Day Two Four sectoral sessions: 1. Agriculture and Livestock 2. Infrastructure and Coastal Resilience 3. Public Health 4. Biodiversity Expected Output A white paper (15 – 20 pages) documenting key findings, recommendations, and implementation priorities derived from the roundtable sessions, to be shared with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change and international partners. Event Format and Structure 20 / 19 Qatar National Dialogue on Climate Change 2026 Advancing Climate Adaptation in Qatar: From Planning to Implementation