Rihla Initiative Policy Forum 

Doha, Qatar | November 2-3, 2025

The Rihla Policy Forum was held in Doha in partnership with the Earthna Center for a Sustainable Future (Qatar Foundation), marks the culmination of this first phase of the Rihla Initiative. It provided a platform to consolidate insights, exchange ideas and policy recommendations across regions, and launch major outputs prior to the start of the Implementation Phase in 2026.

The Policy Forum took place over two days, combining closed-door working sessions with public-facing events. The Forum brought together 50+ members of the Rihla Policy Council, along with invited experts, policymakers, and institutional partners. Public sessions also engaged the wider Doha-based policy, academic, and diplomatic communities.

The Policy Forum represented the first dedicated platform for Gulf–Global South dialogue on climate finance and green economic growth hosted in the Gulf region. By convening voices from across MENA, CAC, SSEA, and SSA, it reinforced the Gulf’s role as a partner in shaping sustainable development pathways for the Global South. It not only marked the completion of the Policy Phase but also served as a springboard for the next stage of the Rihla Initiative, ensuring that Gulf investment in green growth is strategic, inclusive, and transformative. By anchoring this dialogue in Doha during the Qatar Sustainability Week, the Forum also highlighted Qatar and the GCC’s leadership as a hub for sustainability and climate diplomacy.