Public interacts with indigenous practices displayed at Earthna Village

The two-day Earthna Summit 2023 is featuring the Earthna Village, a public area in Baharat Msheireb, displaying indigenous, sustainable practices spanning cultural, environmental, and social sustainability.Earthna Village, divided into three thematic zones: the sea; food and ancestral tools; and textiles and crafts, was toured by Qatar Foundation (QF) Chairperson Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser and other dignitaries.On the first day of the summit on Wednesday, visitors got the opportunity to learn about Al Sadu indigenous textiles – a traditional weaving done by Bedouin women; techniques in shipbuilding that are very rooted in Qatari heritage and are centuries old; medicinal plants that are native to the region; wild clays of Qatar; and protecting and conserving Omani natural treasures.The two-day summit with the theme, 'Building New Sustainability Pathways for Hot and Arid Environments' has brought together sustainability experts and policymakers including indigenous peoples to learn from each other and exchange knowledge.The interactive element of the summit is designed to examine solutions to the challenges of climate change, some of which come from recent innovations and others that stem from cultural heritage and may contribute to current sustainability efforts.