Janan Behzad, Secretary General of the Kuwaiti Society for Environmental Protection, considered that “the annual beach cleanup campaign, which bears the slogan (Sea Turtles) and is organized by the Society annually in cooperation with the Embassy, the Japanese Society and the Environment Public Authority, with the participation of many government agencies, civil organizations, teams and volunteer groups, for the 24th year in a row, has become a symbolic annual meeting to interact with the status of the environment in sustainable development plans.”.
This came during Janan Behzad’s reception of the Japanese Embassy delegation, consisting of Embassy Advisor Koji Kaneko and Deputy General Manager of Toshiba Power Systems (Kuwait) Yoichi Noda, to coordinate on the outlines for organizing this year’s campaign, which the association has been involved in organizing since its launch in 2000.
Dr. Wajdan Al-Aqab confirmed that “the event will be held on November 19, and the participation in organizing the campaign comes through its social responsibility aimed at promoting volunteer work, especially in the field of protecting the environment from pollution,” noting that “the campaign is organized annually in cooperation with the Japanese Association with the aim of reviving volunteer work, and that the number of volunteers from the association’s teams and committees and school students increases annually,” considering that “organizing the campaign, although symbolic, the message that reaches everyone is the importance of preserving environmental resources and their cleanliness.”.
She noted the broad participation of organizations and individuals, emphasizing, “This year, we will focus on raising awareness about the dangers of plastic waste to sea turtles, as it poses a significant threat to marine wildlife. Sea turtles live in oceans and seas around the world, laying their eggs and spending part of their lives on land. They face major threats, including illegal fishing, habitat destruction, and plastic pollution, which is leading to a decline in their numbers.” She affirmed that “sea turtles are an important part of the environment due to their role in maintaining the balance of the marine ecosystem. It is worth mentioning that the symbolic annual beach cleanup serves as a reminder of the importance of establishing marine protected areas and promoting the sustainable use of the marine environment.”.
Behzad explained that “the association has prepared for an active participation through its specialized educational program «Green Schools» in its twelfth consecutive season for the current academic year, in addition to its awareness program «Beach Safari», the Friends of the Environment team, the Department of Programs and Activities, Environmental Clubs, and the Youth Empowerment Program, as well as a distinguished group of members of the association’s committees and volunteer teams.”.
