The Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Kuwait, Juari Khmel, accompanied by the embassy trainee, Natalia Haddad, visited the Kuwait Environment Protection Society, where he met with the Chairperson of the Board of Directors, Dr. Wijdan Aloqab.
Dr. Wijdan Aloqab said that “during the meeting, the Czech Ambassador, Yuri Khmel, highlighted the activities of the Czech company “DEKONTA”, which has been working in the State of Kuwait for three years in the field of rehabilitating and repairing lands contaminated with oil as a result of the Iraqi occupation of Kuwait in 1990.”.
Dr. Aloqab explained that “the Czech ambassador expressed his interest in and follow-up on the field trips organized by the association to monitor the environmental situation in environmentally sensitive sites and habitats in Kuwait, expressing his hope that the association’s specialized teams and committees would participate in one of those field trips and visits to learn directly and closely about the various components and elements of wildlife in the country, stressing his great appreciation for the efforts of the Kuwait Environment Protection Society’s volunteers and their role in distinguished community participation, setting an example and role model in voluntary environmental giving.”.
She noted that “Czech Ambassador Juraj Khmel expressed great interest in environmental activities, especially the programs and field visits organized by the association, expressing his appreciation for the role played by the association and its continuous efforts over more than fifty years in serving the Kuwaiti environment, and what it has achieved in terms of community presence and contributions to raising awareness and preserving natural resources.”.
The association reviewed its efforts in protecting the environment and addressing climate-related issues, as well as raising environmental awareness, not only within Kuwait but also throughout the Arab region. It noted that through its volunteer and educational activities, the Kuwait Environment Protection Society actively contributes to the development of environmental legislation, which plays a crucial role in protecting Kuwait's natural environment and biodiversity.
She added that “during the meeting, the most prominent programs and projects of the association were discussed, most notably the series “Documenting Wildlife in the State of Kuwait”, and the educational and awareness programs and field activities implemented by its specialized volunteer teams,” stressing “the importance of these activities in promoting environmental knowledge and connecting members of society with the components of the natural environment in Kuwait.”.
Dr. Aloqab concluded by emphasizing “the Kuwait Environment Protection Society’s keenness to extend bridges of cooperation with the diplomatic missions accredited to the State of Kuwait, and to introduce the Kuwaiti experience in voluntary environmental work,” noting “the importance of continuing communication and exchanging experiences and successful practices, which enhances opportunities for cooperation in joint environmental programs and activities, and contributes to establishing a culture of environmental protection and sustainability.”.
