The Domestic Water Sector in Qatar

Jenny Lawler*, Annamaria Mazzoni, Sa’d Shannak

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Qatar is considered one of the most highly water stressed countries in the world, with little in the way of natural water resources. It is almost entirely reliant on the desalination of seawater to provide for municipal and industrial needs, while the growing agricultural sector has historically been dependent upon the desalination of brackish groundwater. This chapter outlines the sustainability initiatives, national strategies, policy instruments, and drivers for efficiency improvements in the water sector in Qatar. The Qatar National Vision 2030 has a particular focus on reducing consumption, improving conservation, and on the circular water economy, highlighting the value of research, development, and innovation (RDI) in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Significant investment has taken place toward developing a sustainable water industry, where a transition toward renewable energy resources can support desalination, wastewater treatment, and reuse policies for a sustainable Qatar.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationGulf Studies
PublisherSpringer
Pages193-209
Number of pages17
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023

Publication series

NameGulf Studies
Volume9
ISSN (Print)2662-4494
ISSN (Electronic)2662-4508

Keywords

  • Groundwater
  • National strategies
  • Sustainable development
  • Water resources
  • Water sector
  • Water security

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