GL2025: Green Legacy: Sustainable Technology Initiatives, Example in Qatar

Website	https://sites.google.com/view/green-legacy-qatar/home
Submission link	https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=gl2025
Two-page Structured Abstract Submission Deadline	June 10, 2025
Notification of Acceptance (Abstracts only)	June 15, 2025
Full chapter submission:	October 15, 2025
Review Results	November 15, 2025
Revised Chapter Submission:	December 27, 2025
Final Acceptance:	February 27, 2026

Green Legacy: Sustainable Technology Initiatives in Qatar

Editor: 

M. Al-Maadeed - Qatar University

Introduction 

Qatar, strategically positioned at the intersection of Asia and Europe, and within a four-hour flight to the east coast of Africa, has leveraged its geographic advantages alongside its oil and gas wealth to propel societal development. Since gaining independence in 1971, Qatar has initiated numerous sustainable projects stemming from diverse research initiatives, which are prominently showcased in this book.

Sustainability is a crucial focus area aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This book elucidates how sustainability has been seamlessly integrated into various sectors to address the pressing challenges posed by rapid urbanization and climate change. Among advanced applied technologies featured are innovative solutions such as air-conditioned open spaces, including stadiums and parks, designed to enhance public comfort in extreme climates. The book also discusses marine conservation initiatives, including turtle conservation, the creation of artificial reefs and nurseries and coral restoration efforts. Other notable examples include smart technologies aimed at ensuring food and water security, health applications and specialized projects related to the oil and gas industry.

The primary aim of this book is to disseminate knowledge about innovative applied technologies currently available or anticipated to emerge soon. It uniquely illustrates how a small country in a challenging region has rapidly advanced in green technologies. The book emphasized the development of a sustainable framework that not only meets current needs but also safeguard resources for future generations.

  In summary, the book provides a comprehensive and multifaceted approach to sustainability as an example for countries in the region. Its unique features emphasize practical applications, interdisciplinary collaboration and a long-term sustainable vision making it a valuable resource for scholars, practitioners, and anyone interested in sustainable development.

 

Book Scope 

The purpose of this book is to foster sustainability through cutting edge technologies and practices that positively impact both the environment and society. It demonstrates how the country can enhance resources efficiency, educate and engage its community, and support economic diversification. Furthermore, it aligns with both the international and national goals that emphasis the sustainable development.

Unique features of this book include the integration of advanced technologies within various sustainable development models and a community- centric approach for the project implementation, supported by a comprehensive policy framework. The case studies presented highlights successful interdisciplinary collaborations, the focus on circular economy principles and alignment with international standards frameworks.

Moreover, the book emphasis the need for a long-term vision for sustainability initiatives, advocating for regular impact assessments to ensure effectiveness. It also considers the specific cultural and historical context of the country, ensuring the sustainable practices are respectful to the local traditions and values.

 

The chapters of the book address some focus areas on Green Legacy in general with a focus on Sustainable Technologies initiatives and case studies in Qatar, such as:

Chapter Overview

1. Introduction: Education and Research as the Roadmap for Impactful Sustainable Technology
2. Sea Life Initiatives

Highlight projects focused on marine conservation.

Examples:

• Mangrove forests, coral reef restoration, artificial mushrooms for marine habitats, and turtle conservation efforts.
• Focus on sea life and the unique nature friendly solutions and how they contributed to the natural resources protection.

1. Innovative Water and Climate Solutions

Discuss the development of comfortable outdoor environments. As well as Water treatments and radiation, metal traces and nuclear security.

Examples:

• Unique air-conditioned stadiums (and other outdoor landscapes). The progress and lessons learned from the 1^st stadium that was constructed in 2010.
• Development of water treatment in Qatar using the reverse osmosis system and the other new generations that are expected to replace them.
• Water security with the radiation and trace elements status in Qatar with its relation to the geographical location.

1. Infrastructure Technology

Examine advancements in infrastructure, including initiatives by the Global Carbon Council and the use of recycled polymers in asphalt production as well as new sustainable cities constructions.

Examples:

• Global Carbon Council which is the 1^st international carbon credit and sustainable development program based in the Global South. Showcase selected projects from Qatar. Explaining the whole process of the procedure of constructions and operations that are friendly to the environment.
• Efficient and sustainable pavements in the hot climate. New sustainable designs are suggested for the heavy-duty pavements.
• New sustainable cities construction with focus on the identity and heritage of Msheireb city. Explanation of the sustainable renovation and the new paradigm of architecture and planning of urban structure in Qatar. This will include new technology involved in the process for smart sustainable city community.

 

1. Smart Technologies Implementations

This include a wide range of applications such as special needs innovative projects, and other selected projects related to cultural events, security needs and educational implementations.

Examples:

• The health-related applications e.g. Diabetes, Autism spectrum disorder and others

• Highlight the unique “Droobi” application with selected examples for the elderly related disease and its link to the Government health infrastructure.
• New sustainable management application for large events with selected examples from FIFA 2022.
• The utilization of Arabic language in the education system with some unique applications and students’ involvement.
• Sensors and its current presentations in food security applications will be added, more specifically through the new planting techniques.

 

1. Special Oil and Gas Projects

Range of projects that will include Desalination, LNG, Petrochemical, Membrane Technology.

Examples:

• Discuss selected stories in petrochemical industries related to improving the polymers, recycling and related effects to the community.
• Show case the LNG story of Qatar and how it was started in 2010 highlighting the sustainability effects and expected future.
• New methods for circular economy - new membrane technology for the separation of oil from water in the industry.
• Discuss water security in the country and desalination technologies.

 

1. Economic and social impact

Analysis on policy frameworks and governance mechanisms with sufficient coverage of socioeconomic dimensions while maintaining the book's primary emphasis on technology. This section will analyse sustainable practices and its implications for international relations, economics, and security. This will include details about sustainability and public policy in Qatar and its relationship with the world. It will also highlight the transformative understanding of sustainability in Qatar during the last 50 years.

• Economic Impact
• Social Impact

 

This book expands opportunities and options for industry experts, academics, researchers, entrepreneurs and professionals, transcending boundaries and distances for efficient collaboration.

Contact Information 

For inquiries, please contact the editors through  greenlegacysti@gmail.com