Doha: Msheireb Museums hosted the MIKTA Climate Dialogue 2026, in partnership with the Australian Embassy in Qatar, bringing together representatives from government, industry, academia, and civil society to explore opportunities for advancing international climate cooperation ahead of COP31. Held at Bin Jelmood House on 17 June, the event convened under the theme "Accelerating Climate Action Through International Partnerships" and highlighted the contributions of MIKTA member countries-Mexico, Indonesia, the Republic of Korea, Trkiye, and Australia-to global climate action.
According to Qatar News Agency, General Manager of Msheireb Museums, Abdulla Al Naama, emphasized the significant role museums can play as platforms for dialogue, learning, and the exchange of ideas on issues that shape societies and futures. Hosting the MIKTA Climate Dialogue reflects the museum's commitment to fostering meaningful conversations that connect culture, knowledge, and innovation while addressing shared global challenges. HE Australian Ambassador to Qatar, Shane Flanagan, remarked on the importance of global cooperation in tackling climate change, highlighting MIKTA's role in building consensus, sharing expertise, and driving collective action.
The programme featured two panel discussions and a presentation examining key dimensions of climate action. The first panel, Climate Diplomacy and International Cooperation, brought together the Ambassadors of the five MIKTA countries to discuss diplomacy, multilateral engagement, and international partnerships in advancing climate ambition. The second panel, Commercial Innovation and Practical Climate Solutions, explored how business, entrepreneurship, and technological innovation can contribute to sustainable climate outcomes.
The event also included a presentation on Education and Future Climate Capability by Dr. Mira Chitt, emphasizing the importance of embedding sustainability within education systems and developing the workforce required for the green transition. Through initiatives like the MIKTA Climate Dialogue, Msheireb Museums continues its mission of creating spaces for dialogue and engagement, addressing contemporary social, cultural, and environmental challenges.
Established in 2013, MIKTA is a cross-regional partnership of middle powers committed to supporting the rules-based international order and addressing shared global challenges through practical cooperation and dialogue. The Climate Dialogue provided a platform for participants to exchange perspectives, strengthen partnerships, and identify practical pathways for accelerating climate action in the lead-up to COP31, which will be hosted by Trkiye, with Australia's Minister for Climate Change and Energy serving as the President of Negotiations.