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M. Mai Alqattan KEE 2025

Mycelium-Tamarisk Composites in Temporary Structures

Mycelium-infused Tamarisk wood offers a sustainable alternative to conventional construction materials. By enhancing wood’s mechanical properties and addressing environmental concerns, it presents a promising solution for temporary building structures.

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Alqattan, M. (2025, May 6). The Potential of Mycelium-Tamarisk Composites in Sustainable Construction for Temporary Structures [PowerPoint slides]. Kuwait Environmental Engineers Forum & Exhibition. https://keps.org.kw/en/kee/projects/mai-alqattan

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Dr. Aloqab: Kuwait prepares to mark the silver jubilee of the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict

On World Environment Day, the society calls for the protection of environmental heritage through continued financial and logistical support.

Arab call to utilize the “International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War” in Arab environmental media

The society supports national efforts in the areas of food security through its environmental education programs.

The society: Including “November 6th” in school curricula is in line with the education initiative for a better education for our children.

On International Human Rights Day, the society emphasized the importance of promoting environmental human rights and enshrining their societal principles.

The society commends Kuwait Oil Company's support for media materials aimed at preventing "the use of the environment in wars".“

The society: Renewing its commitment to social justice through concrete actions for the sustainable development process, in response to the launch of the “Second World Summit for Social Development Doha 2025“, in the Qatari capital, Doha, at the ”Qatar National Convention Centre”.”

“"The Fleet of Resilience... in the face of famine and genocide"”

The Arab League praises the Kuwaiti environmental engineering team

Jordanian Minister of Environment receives delegation from the society

The Minister of Electricity visits the society's pavilion at the "First Halali Exhibition"“

The society is participating in the Blue Zone of the COP29 climate conference in Azerbaijan.

The Environmental Engineers Team at the Environmental Protection Agency is participating in the international “November 6” campaign.

The society is organizing a campaign to raise awareness of the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict.

The society supports the Azerbaijani initiative “Summit Truce” to halt wars during the climate summit in Baku.

Joint cooperation between Al Farwaniyah Governorate and the society

Kuwait Environment Protection Society: 50 Years of Outstanding Environmental Contribution

The society held several events during the second week of the Dubai Climate Summit. Eng. Alramzi: Supporting and strengthening a Gulf-based civil entity for environmental public benefit associations.

During her participation in the "Quality of Life in Cities" conference at the Arab Towns Organization, Dr. Aloqab stated: We must help young people to have a green footprint in their city and community.

At the conclusion of the second session of the Arab Environment Forum in the Sultanate of Oman, Dr. Aloqab presented the West Asia Regional Statement in alliance with Arab organizations accredited to the United Nations.

Dr. Aloqab is leading a “Capacity Building” workshop at the regional consultative meeting of the facilitators team of the United Nations Environment Programme in West Asia.

Event “Introducing the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict – November 6” at the Climate Summit

Celebration of the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict – November 6

International working group workshops for the “Stockholm +50” conference”

The society participates in the “Stockholm + 50” consultative meeting.”

The society is presenting its program plan to prevent the use of the environment in wars at Expo Dubai.

The society's second delegation at Expo 2020 is participating in the "Urban and Rural Development" week.“

Announcement of participation in Expo 2020 Dubai as part of the State of Kuwait's delegations

The French ambassador visits the society

«Environmental protection: Prevention starts at home... and enhancing community preparedness is a shared national responsibility.

The Assembly unanimously voted on proposals to enhance Arab and regional presence at the Executive Office meeting of the Arab Network for Environment and Development “Raed”.”

The society: Regional interest in the National Committee for Civil Society Organizations to Reduce Disaster Risks

The society: Renewing its commitment to social justice through concrete actions for the sustainable development process, in response to the launch of the “Second World Summit for Social Development Doha 2025“, in the Qatari capital, Doha, at the ”Qatar National Convention Centre”.”

Gaza relief team honored as part of International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction activities

International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction: Finance Resilience, Not Disasters

The society is organizing the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction on October 20.

The society is organizing the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction in cooperation with the League of Arab States.

The society is organizing a campaign to raise awareness of the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict.

8 recommendations for empowering youth in the field of disaster risk reduction

The society: Global support for the "ceasefire initiative" at the COP29 climate conference in Azerbaijan

The society is organizing a celebration of the “International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction”

A digital survey on “Youth Empowerment in Disaster Risk Reduction” was conducted as part of the celebration of the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, with the participation of Kuwaiti and Arab civil society.

The society held several events during the second week of the Dubai Climate Summit. Eng. Alramzi: Supporting and strengthening a Gulf-based civil entity for environmental public benefit associations.

During her participation in the "Quality of Life in Cities" conference at the Arab Towns Organization, Dr. Aloqab stated: We must help young people to have a green footprint in their city and community.

At the conclusion of the second session of the Arab Environment Forum in the Sultanate of Oman, Dr. Aloqab presented the West Asia Regional Statement in alliance with Arab organizations accredited to the United Nations.

Acceptance of the society's membership in the "Making Cities Resilient Programme of the United Nations Programme for Disaster Risk Reduction"“

18 recommendations for the celebration of the “International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction”

“Disaster Risk Reduction” is a week-long awareness program by the society.

Annual Forum for the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction

«Environmental protection: Prevention starts at home... and enhancing community preparedness is a shared national responsibility.

The Assembly unanimously voted on proposals to enhance Arab and regional presence at the Executive Office meeting of the Arab Network for Environment and Development “Raed”.”

The society: Regional interest in the National Committee for Civil Society Organizations to Reduce Disaster Risks

The society: Renewing its commitment to social justice through concrete actions for the sustainable development process, in response to the launch of the “Second World Summit for Social Development Doha 2025“, in the Qatari capital, Doha, at the ”Qatar National Convention Centre”.”

Gaza relief team honored as part of International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction activities

International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction: Finance Resilience, Not Disasters

The society is organizing the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction on October 20.

The society is organizing the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction in cooperation with the League of Arab States.

The society is organizing a campaign to raise awareness of the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict.

8 recommendations for empowering youth in the field of disaster risk reduction

The society: Global support for the "ceasefire initiative" at the COP29 climate conference in Azerbaijan

The society is organizing a celebration of the “International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction”

A digital survey on “Youth Empowerment in Disaster Risk Reduction” was conducted as part of the celebration of the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, with the participation of Kuwaiti and Arab civil society.

The society held several events during the second week of the Dubai Climate Summit. Eng. Alramzi: Supporting and strengthening a Gulf-based civil entity for environmental public benefit associations.

During her participation in the "Quality of Life in Cities" conference at the Arab Towns Organization, Dr. Aloqab stated: We must help young people to have a green footprint in their city and community.

At the conclusion of the second session of the Arab Environment Forum in the Sultanate of Oman, Dr. Aloqab presented the West Asia Regional Statement in alliance with Arab organizations accredited to the United Nations.

Acceptance of the society's membership in the "Making Cities Resilient Programme of the United Nations Programme for Disaster Risk Reduction"“

18 recommendations for the celebration of the “International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction”

“Disaster Risk Reduction” is a week-long awareness program by the society.

Annual Forum for the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction

Dr. Aloqab: Kuwait prepares to mark the silver jubilee of the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict

On World Environment Day, the society calls for the protection of environmental heritage through continued financial and logistical support.

Arab call to utilize the “International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War” in Arab environmental media

The society supports national efforts in the areas of food security through its environmental education programs.

The society: Including “November 6th” in school curricula is in line with the education initiative for a better education for our children.

On International Human Rights Day, the society emphasized the importance of promoting environmental human rights and enshrining their societal principles.