Doha, Qatar: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) announced the start of work on a strategy aimed at achieving carbon neutrality by 2030, in line with its commitment to supporting national priorities in environmental protection and sustainable development.
As the first applied university in Qatar, UDST is reinforcing its leadership role in adopting energy sustainability practices through a comprehensive institutional approach that extends beyond individual initiatives.
As part of this direction, the University continues to advance its strategic partnerships, through a memorandum of understanding that was signed with Mannai Energy WLL to support efforts in improving energy efficiency and developing sustainable infrastructure.
This collaboration includes establishing a clear roadmap toward carbon neutrality, with defined timelines and measurable performance indicators, in addition to assessing campus energy consumption and emissions, developing environmental performance metrics, exploring photovoltaic solar energy opportunities, enhancing building and facility efficiency, and supporting the transition toward sustainable mobility solutions, including electric vehicle charging infrastructure and the evaluation of fleet electrification.
In this context, Dr. Salem Al Naemi, President of UDST, stated: “Achieving carbon neutrality is one of our key strategic priorities. We are committed to integrating sustainability principles across all our academic and operational activities, reflecting our role as a leading applied university preparing a generation capable of developing sustainable solutions. Collaborating with industry partners such as Mannai Energy is essential to accelerating this transition, enabling us to translate our ambitions into tangible, real-world impact.”
Khalid Ahmad Al-Mannai, Vice Chairman- Executive Committee, commented: “Mannai Energy is proud to support UDST on its Net Zero journey. This collaboration aligns with our focus on enabling low‑carbon energy solutions and supporting institutions in developing practical, future‑ready decarbonization strategies. Together, we aim to contribute to Qatar’s broader sustainability and energy transition goals.”
Driven by this strategic objective, the University adopts an integrated approach focused on enhancing energy efficiency, expanding the use of renewable energy sources, and developing innovative sustainable mobility solutions, while promoting environmental awareness among students, faculty, and staff. It also aims to strengthen its position as a living applied platform for sustainability by transforming its campus into a holistic model for clean energy, bridging applied education with real-world practices.
The University also places strong emphasis on promoting a culture of sustainability within its academic and administrative community through awareness programs, workshops, and educational initiatives aimed at empowering students, faculty, and staff to actively contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals.
Through these initiatives, the University reaffirms its commitment to Qatar National Vision 2030 and strengthens its role as a key driver of innovation and sustainability by translating national ambitions into applied practices across its campus, while preparing a generation capable of leading sustainable transformation from Qatar to the world.
