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Eco School

Welcome to the Eco School at Doha College!

At Doha College, sustainability is more than an initiative — it’s a shared commitment that shapes the way we learn, live, and grow together. As proud participants in the global Eco-Schools Programme, our mission is to empower every student to take meaningful action for the planet and our local community here in Qatar.

 

Since 2016, the Eco-School Committee, led by students and staff, has worked tirelessly to raise environmental awareness and inspire positive change across campus. Meeting weekly, the committee identifies challenges, develops solutions, and drives initiatives that help reduce our ecological footprint while cultivating responsibility and care for the environment.

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Our students are the driving force behind real change. Every small action they take — from recycling to rethinking waste — contributes to a more sustainable Doha College and a greener Qatar. What makes their efforts truly inspiring is the sense of ownership and pride they show in protecting the environment. They don’t just follow eco-friendly practices; they lead them, encouraging peers, teachers, and even their families to make better choices for our planet. Through their creativity, energy, and sense of responsibility, our students are proving that sustainability is not just a concept — it’s a mindset that can shape a brighter, cleaner future for all.

 Giorgos Georgiou, Eco Committee Coordinator

Our Eco Initiatives

Annual beach clean

In partnership with the Doha Environmental Action Project, our annual beach clean-up strengthens community engagement, promotes environmental stewardship, and supports coastal preservation across Qatar.

Educational trips and visits

Our sustainability-focused trips immerse students in real-world environmental projects across Qatar, helping them see firsthand how practical actions lead to measurable, lasting change in their communities.

Participation in key global and national events

Events like Qatar Sustainability Week, Qatar Environment Day, World Animal Day, and Meatless May connect our pupils to local initiatives to global environmental goals and shared responsibility.

Our Vision for the Future

At Doha College, we believe every student can be a changemaker. By fostering environmental awareness and encouraging sustainable habits, we nurture the next generation of eco-conscious leaders who are ready to make a difference in Qatar and beyond.

Sustainability at Doha College is more than a project — it is a way of life woven into our community values and daily practices. From weekly paper and plastic recycling that reduces waste and promotes mindful consumption, to pre-loved uniform sales that support reuse and a circular economy, every initiative reflects our shared commitment to a greener, cleaner Qatar.

As part of our ongoing journey toward becoming a single-use plastic-free school in Doha, we continue to explore eco-friendly alternatives that create measurable, long-term impact across our campus and wider community.

There is no Planet B — and our students understand that better than anyone. Together, we are building a legacy of environmental responsibility and sustainability that extends far beyond the walls of Doha College.

Eco-school achievements

Doha College Pupils Save Turtles on Geography Field Trip
Doha College Pupils Save Turtles on Geography Field Trip

Doha College Pupils Save Turtles on Geography Field Trip

Year 9 geography pupils' fieldwork recently turned into an act of compassion and environmental stewardship.

The students embarked on an exciting investigation into coastal processes—examining whether erosion or deposition was shaping the shoreline. However, their fieldwork quickly turned into an initiative of empathy and eco-consciousness as they partnered with José from DEAP Qatar for a much-needed beach clean-up.

Doha College adopts WWF animals
Doha College adopts WWF animals

Doha College adopts WWF animals

The Doha College community marked World Animal Day by wearing outfits that included animal-inspired elements, by incorporating animal-related themes into the curriculum, and by donating towards the cause. An amount of QR 13,654 raised across primary and secondary schools, will go towards the adoption of animals from endangered species.

Doha College works with EPR for onsite recycling centre
Doha College works with EPR for onsite recycling centre

Doha College works with EPR for onsite recycling centre

Doha College, one of the oldest international schools in Qatar and the first to have been granted the FEE (Foundation for Environmental Education) green flag status six years ago, has reached another eco-milestone. Starting this month, Doha College students and staff are able to recycle paper, card, wood, metal, glass, plastics and batteries, thanks to their partnership with Elite Paper Recycling (EPR).

Doha College students take steps to save the environment
Doha College students take steps to save the environment

Doha College students take steps to save the environment

As part of a green initiative, DC students Lina Osama, year 8 and Ruba Osama, year 5 started a non-profit company four years ago called 'Green's Better'. With a firm belief that small individual steps can make a difference, the girls have been raising awareness, recycling used items and carrying out plantation drives both in Qatar and Pakistan.

Doha College gets its third green flag
Doha College gets its third green flag

Doha College gets its third green flag

Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC), the national operator for the Eco Schools Programme in Qatar, confirmed in June 2020 that Doha College secondary school has been successfully accredited with their third green flag award. Doha College, was the first in the country – back in 2016 – to be awarded the green flag status by FEE (the Foundation for Environment Education, the world’s largest organisation of this kind). Since then, Doha College has had its green flag renewed in 2018 and secured one for its Primary school in the same year

 

 

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