Reem Al-Faleh: “Sustainable Governorate” as a Model for Integrated Work and Enhancing Quality of Life

State Minister for Development and Sustainability, Dr. Reem Al-Faleh, affirmed that the “Sustainable Governorate” system represents a model of integrated, indicator-based work and impact measurement, contributing to the achievement of sustainable development and the enhancement of quality of life.

This statement came during a meeting held by Al-Faleh at the headquarters of the Public Authority for Environmental Affairs with the Governor of Farwaniya, Sheikh Adbi Al-Nasser; the Governor of the Capital, Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem; the Governor of Ahmadi, Sheikh Hamad Al-Jaber; the Governor of Mubarak Al-Kabeer; and the Acting Governor of Hawalli, Sheikh Sabah Bader Al-Salem. Representatives of relevant government entities attended the meeting at the Authority’s headquarters to discuss mechanisms for implementing the system and to strengthen coordination among concerned parties.

Al-Faleh told KUNA that the “Sustainable Governorate” system aims to develop an integrated framework for measuring sustainability levels in the governorates of the State of Kuwait, through the preparation of periodic sustainability reports based on clear indicators to measure developmental, environmental, social, and service performance.

She clarified that sustainability reports will help monitor the situation in each governorate, identify their needs and priorities, and pinpoint gaps and improvement opportunities, thereby supporting data-driven decision-making and enhancing the efficiency of implementing projects and initiatives.

She noted that the next phase will focus on harmonizing the methodology of sustainability indicators while taking into account the specific characteristics of each governorate. She called for nominating sustainability ambassadors in each governorate, training and qualifying them to enhance community participation and disseminate positive environmental practices across all governorates.

Al-Faleh emphasized that the governors are key partners in the success of the system, given their pivotal role in determining governorate priorities and monitoring their needs, expressing her appreciation for the cooperation of the governors and government entities in this regard.