The society celebrates World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
The expert workshop organized by the Sabah Al-Ahmad Center for Specialized Environmental Training, affiliated with the Kuwait Environment Protection Society, and held annually for the past six years to mark World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, emphasized the imperative of adopting scientific, practical, and technical measures to curb the spread of desertification in Kuwait. Dr. Wafaa Behbehani, a member of the Society, highlighted the "necessity of adopting […]
On World Oceans Day, the society calls on the international community to protect the waters of the Arabian Gulf and its marine life.
In line with the celebration of World Oceans Day, which falls on Monday, June 8th, and whose theme this year is "Strong Marine Protected Areas for Our Blue Planet," the Kuwait Environment Protection Society, through its spokesperson Dr. Wajdan Al-Aqab, called for the preservation and protection of the Arabian Gulf and the activation of national and regional laws. She noted that "the unjust encroachment on water bodies will lead to […]
On World Environment Day, the society calls for the protection of environmental heritage through continued financial and logistical support.
Dr. Wajdan Al-Aqab, President of the Kuwait Environment Protection Society, called for “accelerating national, regional, and global efforts to address climate change and promote the transition towards low-emission development and the building of more resilient societies to climate impacts.” This came on the occasion of World Environment Day, which falls on Friday, June 5th this year, under the theme “Action for Climate,” in which she emphasized […]
On the occasion of the International Day for Biological Diversity: The society calls on everyone to cooperate in protecting the country's wildlife.
The Kuwait Environment Protection Society called for greater cooperation between government agencies, civil society organizations, volunteer groups, and individuals to protect the country's biodiversity. It also stressed the importance of citizens and residents playing their part in preserving Kuwait's wildlife, habitats, and environmentally sensitive sites. Dr. Samira Sayed Omar, founder and first president of the Society's Wildlife Protection Committee, noted […]
The society is participating in the Sahara Conference in Cairo: Improving resilience to sand and dust storms in North Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.
The Kuwait Environment Protection Society participated in the “Deserts” conference, organized by the Desert and Coast Group in cooperation with the Arab Network for Environment and Development (RAED), with the participation of a select group of Arab and international experts. Professor Dr. Raafat Misak, the Society’s representative at the conference, said: “In recognition of the conference’s efforts, the proceedings were opened on behalf of Professor Dr. Hossam Shawky, Head of the Desert Research Center in Egypt, who welcomed […]
On World Migratory Bird Day, Dr. Al-Oqab stated: Community participation supports efforts to monitor birds and preserve biodiversity.
On the occasion of World Migratory Bird Day, the Kuwait Environment Protection Society, through its Chairperson Dr. Wajdan Al-Aqab, emphasizes “the importance of protecting migratory birds and preserving their natural migration routes, and promoting community participation in monitoring and documenting birds, which supports local efforts to preserve biodiversity and protect natural resources.” Dr. Al-Aqab explained that “World Migratory Bird Day […]
The Minister of Development and Sustainability receives a delegation from the Kuwait Environment Protection Society
Her Excellency Dr. Reem Al-Faleej, Minister of Development and Sustainability, received a delegation from the Kuwait Environment Protection Society, headed by its Chairperson, Dr. Wajdan Al-Aqab, and including Society member and Vice President of the Environmental Engineers Team, Environmental Engineer Yousef Al-Ramzi. The meeting included extensive discussions on the importance of strengthening cooperation and integration between government agencies and civil society organizations, in order to support environmental initiatives […]
On the occasion of Regional Environment Day, the Gulf Network of Environmental NGOs announces the opening of membership applications.
On the occasion of Regional Environment Day, which falls on April 24, Dr. Wajdan Al-Aqab, Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Kuwait Environment Protection Society and President of the Gulf Network of Environmental NGOs, announced the opening of membership applications to the Gulf Network of Environmental NGOs. Dr. Al-Aqab explained that “the Network is a Gulf body with legal personality and is headquartered in the State of Kuwait, and has full capacity to conduct […]
During its celebration of World Earth Day, the association supports the “Al-Arfaj Flower Campaign… A Badge of the Homeland”
Dr. Wajdan Al-Aqab, President of the Kuwait Environment Protection Society, affirmed that the Society “participates with the nation in celebrating the Arfaj flower as a national symbol, a symbol around which all segments of society rally, declaring their cohesion as a single entity united under the banner of the State of Kuwait, thus reinforcing the values of citizenship and patriotism.” Dr. Al-Aqab explained that “the Arfaj flower campaign is a (national symbol) […]