ASEAN children showcase environmental messages through art competition in Doha

In Doha, Qatar, ASEAN children engaged in the 2026 "ASEAN Kids for Green Qatar" Painting Competition, organized by the ASEAN Committee in Doha in partnership with Fire Station Centre for Contemporary Art Practices. The event aimed to foster environmental awareness and sustainability among children from ASEAN member states residing in Qatar.

Ambassador of Vietnam to Qatar, H.E Nguyen Huy Hiep, emphasized during the opening ceremony that environmental protection and sustainable development are shared responsibilities among governments, organizations, individuals, and families. He stressed the importance of involving children in environmental initiatives early on, as nurturing their appreciation for nature and encouraging environmental care lays the foundation for a green and sustainable future.

The ambassador expressed confidence that the competition would deepen the participants' environmental awareness, foster idea exchange, and cultivate a stronger sense of responsibility towards their surroundings. Beyond its educational goals, the competition aimed to strengthen connections among ASEAN diplomatic missions and communities in Qatar, promoting friendship, mutual understanding, and cooperation between ASEAN states and Qatar.

During the closing ceremony, Ambassador Hiep commended the children's active participation and the diverse range of paintings that showcased their perspectives on a clean, green, and sustainable environment. He congratulated the prize winners and emphasized that the competition's value went beyond the awards, as the environmental messages conveyed through the artwork extended to everyday practices in families and communities.

He stressed that small individual actions could collectively contribute to environmental improvement for current and future generations.