Earthna
The Earthna Center for a Sustainable Future (Earthna) is a nonprofit policy research and advocacy center, established by the Qatar Foundation to inform and influence national and global sustainability policy. Earthna aims to bridge technical and research expertise with policy advice and advocacy, while convening technical and research experts, government, policy and decision makers, businesses, multilateral institutions and civil society to generate a more sustainable and regenerative future. The roots of the organisation lie in supporting Qatar’s ambition to enhance sustainability, especially in Qatar and other hot and arid countries.
- Organisation type Nonprofit
- Year founded 2010
- Headquartered Doha
- Registration Qatar
- Website https://www.earthna.qa/
Related sustainable development goals
Focus areas
Focus sectors
Environment
- Climate change
- Energy resources
- Biodiversity
Focus geographies
Middle East
- Qatar
Programmes
Biodiversity and Ecosystems
This programme aims to understand the interdependent relationships between biodiversity, ecosystems, and human activities, through interdisciplinary research.
Cities and the Built Environment
This programme aims to explore the design, planning, and management of urban spaces to create sustainable, resilient, and inclusive cities in hot and arid regions.
Education, Ethics and Faith
This programme aims to cultivate common values about sustainability and the environment among societies, to reinforce the link between people and nature.
Energy transition and Climate Change
This programme aims to explore the nexus between energy systems and climate change mitigation and adaptation by fostering local collaboration and knowledge exchange.
Sustainability Frameworks and the Circular Economy
This programme aims to foster sustainable growth by developing relevant sustainability frameworks that promote healthy environments, secure economic prosperity and ensure long-term ecological resilience.
Operations
Key staff
- Dr Gonzalo Castro de la Mata, CEO
- Dr Soud Khalifa Al-Thani, Director, Climate Change and Carbon Management
- Dr. Mona Matar Al-Kuwari, Editor and Publication Manager
- Dr. Radhouan Ben-Hamadou, Director, Research and Policy Development
- Sebastien Turbot, Director of Advocacy and Communications
- Shireen Obeidat, Head, Partnerships and Outreach
- Talha Mirza, Program Manager
Board members
- Justin Mundy, Chair
Contact details
- (+974) 4454 0242
- info@earthna.qa
- https://www.earthna.qa/
- P.O. Box: 5825, Doha, Qatar