Janan Behzad, Secretary General and Director of Programs and Activities, affirmed that “the Kuwait Environment Protection Society continues its efforts to expand the scope of the “Green Schools” program in Kuwait, with the aim of reaching the largest number of schools, and establishing a culture of sustainability as part of the educational process, and an essential component in building a scientifically aware and capable generation, able to protect Kuwait’s environment in the future.”.
This came on the occasion of Al-Resala Bilingual School receiving international accreditation for the Eco-Schools program and being awarded the Green Flag, the highest environmental distinction given to eco-friendly schools worldwide. This achievement followed the school's completion of the seven steps of the Eco-Schools program, aligned with the standards of the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE). Behzad explained that "this program directly aligns with Kuwait's 2035 vision for sustainable education, environmental protection, empowering young men and women, and preparing a conscious generation capable of facing future challenges." She added that "Al-Resala Bilingual School's achievement did not come about by chance, but is the fruit of numerous efforts, collective work, and collaboration between the school administration, teachers, students, and parents. This work has proven that the school is not just a place of learning, but a true scientific environment for cultivating environmental awareness, building scientific capabilities, and instilling a culture of responsibility towards society.".
For her part, Dr. Wafaa Behbehani, a member of the association and its representative at the school’s green flag-raising ceremony, said that “the Kuwait Environment Protection Society is a national partner in building an environmentally conscious generation, as it plays a pivotal role in supporting and implementing the “Green Schools” program in Kuwait, by involving students and teachers in educational environmental projects that promote scientific knowledge and instill responsible practices within the school environment.”.
In recent years, the association has contributed to the implementation of specialized programs and initiatives in schools, including training workshops for students and teachers, as well as field visits and practical courses related to environmental education and the development of sustainable behaviors. Dr. Wafaa Behbehani pointed out that ”the vision of the Green Schools Program at the Environment Society is not limited to theoretical environmental education, but is based on building students“ capacities and activating school participation in environmental decision-making within the school, such as waste management, energy conservation, and the preservation of natural resources. Many schools have successfully implemented this vision through innovative student initiatives that were the result of the training provided by the association.”.
