Qatar 2024-2030 Renewable Energy Climate Change Strategy

In November 2024 Qatar’s Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC) launched its 2024-2030 strategy under the theme “Together toward a sustainable environment for a better future,” setting goals to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 25%, restore 30% of impacted natural resources, protect 30% of island and coastal areas, and conserve 17 endangered species. The country’s focus includes environmental protection, sustainable cities, green transportation, clean energy and digital transformation.

Qatar’s MECC participated in the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) on Climate Changes on November 11, 2024. During the conference MECC emphasized that Qatar is actively working to protect the environment and combat climate change with sustainability being one the pillars of Qatar’s National Vision 2030. MECC also re-affirmed its commitment to their 2021 National Determined Contribution (NDCs) which outlined its achievements and plans in addressing climate change.

Sub-sectors with strong market potential 
The list below provides the key sub-sectors in this industry:
•    Green building and transportation solutions
•    Renewable Energy and Energy Storage Systems
•    Clean and environmental technologies (air, transportation, water and power solutions) 
•    Smart and digital technologies
•    Research and Development – potential pilot projects on renewables, and energy efficiency and savings

Next Steps for the U.S. Client
U.S. companies offering quality solutions that match these opportunities should work with Commercial Specialist Golda Agnazata (Golda.Agnazata@trade.gov) at the U.S. Commercial Service in Qatar to explore matchmaking, market research, and other assistance.

Conduct Market Research
U.S. firms should closely monitor the following resources (hyperlinks included) to learn more about Qatar’s unique market and review potential opportunities: 
•    Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, for more information about Ministry of Environment and Climate Change
•    Qatar National Environment and Climate Change Strategy, for any information and updates on the announcement.
•    The Government Communications Office, information on environment and sustainability practices in line with Qatar National Vision 2030.

For more information about opportunities in this sector, please contact: Golda Agnazata, Commercial Specialist, Golda.Agnazata@trade.gov