The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, represented by the Wildlife Development Department, in cooperation with the Friends of the Environment Centre, organized an environmental awareness event to distribute 400 seedlings of native wild plants on Thursday, 5 November 2026, as part of its participation in Qatar Sustainability Week 2026. The event was attended by a number of Ministry officials and specialists, alongside officials and volunteers from the Friends of the Environment Centre.
The event forms part of the Ministry’s efforts to raise awareness of the importance of native wild plants, preserve vegetation cover and biodiversity, and encourage community members to adopt sustainable environmental practices and participate in initiatives aimed at protecting and developing natural resources.
The event featured the distribution of 400 seedlings of native wild plants, including Salam (Acacia ehrenbergiana), Samar (Acacia tortilis), wild sidr (Ziziphus nummularia), and Qatari ghaf. The public was also introduced to the importance of these species and their role in maintaining ecological balance. Guidance was provided on planting and caring for them, contributing to the development of local vegetation cover and the expansion of green spaces.
The event also included field visits to the Al Luqta and Souq Al Ali areas, during which seedlings and awareness brochures were distributed. The team engaged directly with members of the public to explain the importance of native wild plants and their role in supporting biodiversity and preserving natural habitats.
During the event, specialists delivered awareness presentations on the importance of selecting native plants for cultivation, given their ability to adapt to Qatar’s environmental conditions, as well as their role in conserving plant diversity and promoting the sustainability of green cover.
The initiative aims to reinforce the concept of sustainability through practical activities involving community members and to strengthen individual and collective responsibility for environmental protection by encouraging the planting, care and preservation of native wild plants.
The event highlights the importance of cooperation between the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change and the Friends of the Environment Centre in implementing environmental and awareness initiatives, while promoting volunteer work and community participation in spreading environmental awareness and fostering sustainable behaviors.
The Ministry affirmed its commitment to continuing initiatives aimed at developing vegetation cover, protecting biodiversity and strengthening partnerships with civil society institutions, in support of national efforts to achieve environmental sustainability and the objectives of Qatar National Vision 2030.
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