"The Blue Cadet": A Comprehensive Educational Experience Introducing Students to the Kuwaiti Environment
The Public Authority for Environment (PAE) confirmed that the “Blue Leader” camp is a comprehensive environmental and educational experience that introduces students to the Kuwaiti environment and its components through a diverse program combining awareness, practical application, and fieldwork.
Sheikha Al-Ibrahim, Director of the Public Relations and Media Department and the PAE’s official spokesperson, told KUNA on the occasion of the launch of the camp’s second edition, which is organized by the PAE in cooperation with the Regional Organization for the Protection of the Marine Environment (ROPME), that the camp enhances environmental awareness and instills concepts of sustainability among youth.
Al-Ibrahim added that the camp focuses on experiential learning, giving students the opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills interactively, while fostering a sense of responsibility toward the environment and the importance of preserving natural resources.
She explained that the camp also provides students with an experience that combines learning, exploration, and teamwork, contributing to strengthening their connection with the environment and transforming environmental and sustainability concepts into practices and real-life experiences.
She noted that participating students, aged between 11 and 13, will undergo a distinct experience during the camp, including visits to various sites and institutions in the country to closely learn about their operations and their role in environmental protection.
She stated that the camp includes a range of activities and events that enhance environmental knowledge and encourage thinking about sustainable solutions. It also features diverse field visits and experiences, including a visit to the Science Center to learn about marine life and biodiversity, and a trip to the fish market to observe different fish species and handle them.
Al-Ibrahim clarified that the camp program also includes visits to the PAE’s laboratories, participation in environmental sampling exercises, and learning about the mechanisms for analyzing and examining samples. Additionally, it features a visit to the Ahmed Al-Jaber Oil and Gas Exhibition, operated by Kuwait Oil Company, to learn about the oil and gas sector and its relationship with sustainability concepts. She pointed out that a visit to the Coast Guard is part of the camp program to understand their role in protecting the marine environment and ensuring maritime safety, alongside a visit to “Aquamarin” to learn about the environment and marine organisms.
She said that cooperation with ROPME reflects the importance of partnership and integration among environmental stakeholders, contributing to delivering specialized environmental content that enriches participants’ experience, particularly regarding the marine environment, its protection, and sustainability.
She emphasized the PAE’s commitment to expanding partnerships with various government and private entities to deliver high-quality environmental programs targeting youth, affirming that building an environmentally conscious generation is one of the most important investments in achieving a more sustainable future.
