Miami: The Nobel Sustainability Trust (NST) has officially announced the selection of Doha as the host city for the 2026 Nobel Sustainability Awards Ceremony. This choice reflects the growing international recognition of Qatar’s role in advancing sustainable development, promoting sustainable economies, and driving innovative urban solutions.
According to Qatar News Agency, the announcement was made during a high-level event in Miami, USA, where Qatar was also confirmed as the official sponsor of the 2025 awards ceremony scheduled to take place this December. During the event, NST President Peter Nobel received an official letter from HE Minister of Municipality Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah, confirming Qatar’s hosting of the 2026 global event.
In his remarks at the ceremony, Peter Nobel stated that hosting the awards across multiple continents reflects NST’s commitment to advancing sustainable development and smart governance worldwide. In a statement on Wednesday, the Ministry of Municipality indicated that Qatar’s hosting of this event underscores the country’s commitment to embedding sustainability principles on the global stage. It further affirms Qatar’s standing in the field, particularly in light of ongoing programs and initiatives by the Ministry of Municipality under the Third National Development Strategy (2024-2030), which prioritizes smart cities, digital infrastructure, and resource efficiency.
The Ministry of Municipality has played a role in advancing urban sustainability through smart urban planning, modernization of public service systems, and integration of sustainable transportation. These efforts were demonstrated during Qatar’s hosting of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 through seamless services powered by innovation and technology.
The 2025 awards ceremony is set to take place on Dec. 4 at the historic Vizcaya Museum and Gardens in Miami, with participation from global figures in sustainability, technology, and economics. The event will honor leaders across three categories: Leadership in Implementation, Smart and Sustainable City Solutions, and Innovation-Driven Economic Diversification.
The NST was established by members of the Nobel family as an independent organization, with no affiliation to the original Nobel Foundation. NST aims to promote global sustainable development by honoring innovations and initiatives, encouraging collaborative research, and supporting international dialogue on sustainable energy, smart cities, circular economy, and good governance.
The NST Awards are granted annually in three categories. The selection process is conducted through evaluation by two independent international committees, under academic supervision from the Institute for Advanced Studies at the Technical University of Munich.