GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC—The Guyana government says it has entered into a new collaboration with The King’s Foundation and Qatar Foundation’s Earthna Center for a Sustainable Future, which will help advance the vision for sustainable urban development as set out in Guyana’s Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) 2030.
A government statement said a signature building would be constructed in Georgetown, utilizing Guyanese materials, techniques, and local know-how – combined with international expertise.
It said the building will demonstrate how cultural and environmental heritage can inform modern practices and will provide an important template for sustainable urban development and locally led construction in Guyana.
The statement said insights gained from this collaboration will be shared with other countries facing similar challenges, including Qatar, which is creating a global knowledge exchange and learning network.
Guyana said the two-year collaboration is one component of the country’s partnership with the King’s Foundation to advance the LCDS 2030 priority of Sustainable Cities and Towns.
Georgetown said it resulted from discussions initiated by President Irfaan Ali when he visited Scotland in October last year.
Local Government and Regional Development Minister Sonia Parag, who represented Guyana at an event in Scotland to mark the announcement, said, “Guyana’s partnership with The King’s Foundation and the Earthna Centre is another practical step towards making the next phase of Guyana’s Low Carbon Development Strategy as successful as the first.
“As we expand the scope of the LCDS to include sustainable urban development, this collaboration offers an invaluable opportunity to advance innovative solutions that honor our traditions while shaping a better future for all.”
The initiative will also include projects in India, Sierra Leone, and Tanzania, highlighting the shared vision of all partners to build resilient, inclusive, and sustainable communities.
During the event in Scotland, Parag shared Guyana’s experience in balancing economic growth with environmental stewardship under the LCDS and how it is being deployed to inform sustainable urban planning.
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