About The Book

Sustainable Qatar: Social, Political and Environmental Perspectives explores Qatar’s sustainability challenges and initiatives, focusing on the integration of environmental, social, and political factors. The book examines how Qatar’s National Vision 2030 guides its efforts in climate change, energy, water management, and social governance. It highlights policy challenges, including urbanization and resource management, and proposes pathways for sustainable development. Through contributions from various experts, the book offers valuable insights into Qatar’s approach to balancing development with sustainability.

About the Chapter

The chapter “Law and Governance Innovations on Sustainability in Qatar,” authored by Damilola S. Olawuyi and Elena I. Athwal, examines Qatar’s legal and governance frameworks supporting sustainability and a low-carbon transition. It highlights Qatar’s proactive engagement with global frameworks like the UNFCCC and the Paris Agreement, alongside domestic policies like the Qatar National Vision 2030. Despite progress, the chapter identifies challenges in institutional coordination, regulatory overlaps, and data transparency. The authors propose a “nexus governance” approach to integrate sustainability programs across sectors. They emphasize the need for dynamic legal innovations and enhanced cooperation to achieve sustainability goals.

You can find the full chapter here:

https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-19-7398-7_3