Lusail City: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, in collaboration with Qetaifan Projects, has announced the launch of an innovative environmental project to plant 1,000 local mangrove seedlings on Qetaifan Island North in Lusail City. The project aims to promote environmental sustainability and biodiversity.
According to Qatar News Agency, the project is the first of its kind in Qatar, utilizing mangrove trees in landscaping to add a new environmental and aesthetic dimension. This initiative reflects the country’s commitment to adopting innovative environmental solutions that support sustainability.
In this context, Yousef Al Hamar, Director of the Wildlife Development Department at the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, stated that the project underscores the Ministry’s commitment to promoting sustainable environmental practices as part of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and Qatar National Vision 2030. He highlighted that the planting of local mangrove trees on Qetaifan Island represents an environmental precedent in Qatar, focusing on their aesthetic and functional use, which enhances the integration of environmental solutions with sustainable urban planning.
Al Hamar emphasized that the project will have a tangible positive impact on the coastal environment by improving air quality, enhancing biodiversity, and providing natural habitats for marine organisms and birds. It also aims to raise community awareness of the importance of sustainable environmental solutions.
Adel Al Yafei, Head of the Wildlife Department at the Ministry, explained that the seedlings used in the project were provided by the Al Ghashamiya Nursery, inaugurated on Qatar Environment Day. He added that the project will be implemented according to strict environmental standards to ensure maximum environmental benefits. This initiative is part of a series of projects implemented by the Ministry in partnership with the public and private sectors, aiming to rehabilitate coastal areas and enhance ecological balance.
Al Yafei noted the vital role of mangrove trees in protecting coasts from erosion, absorbing carbon, improving air quality, and providing a nurturing environment for migratory birds and marine organisms, making them a key component of Qatar’s coastal conservation strategy.
The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change affirmed its commitment to strengthening Qatar’s leadership in adopting innovative environmental solutions. This aligns with global trends toward sustainable development and supports the country’s efforts to build a more sustainable environmental future for coming generations.