"The Blue Cadet": A Comprehensive Educational Experience Introducing Students to the Kuwaiti Environment

The Public Authority for Environmental Affairs (PAEA) confirmed that the “Blue Pioneer” camp is a comprehensive environmental and educational experience that introduces students to the Kuwaiti environment and its components through a diverse program that integrates awareness, practical application, and fieldwork.

Sheikha Al-Ibrahim, Director of the Public Relations and Media Department and the official spokesperson for the PAEA, told KUNA on the occasion of the launch of the camp’s second edition, organized by the PAEA 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, thereby strengthening their connection to the environment and transforming environmental and sustainability concepts into practical, real-world 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, allowing them to closely observe their operations and roles in environmental protection.

The camp features a range of activities and events designed to enhance environmental knowledge and encourage thinking about sustainable solutions. It also includes diverse field visits and experiences, such as a visit to the Science Center to learn about marine life and biodiversity, and a trip to the fish market to familiarize students with different fish species and handling techniques.

The camp program also includes visits to the PAEA’s laboratories, participation in environmental sampling exercises, and learning about the mechanisms for analyzing and examining samples. Additionally, students will visit the Ahmed Al-Jaber Oil and Gas Exhibition, operated by Kuwait Oil Company, to gain insight into the oil and gas sector and its relationship with sustainability concepts.

Al-Ibrahim clarified that the visit to the Coast Guard is part of the camp program to learn about their role in protecting the marine environment and ensuring maritime safety, alongside a visit to “Aquamarin” to study the marine environment and marine organisms.

She stated that cooperation with ROPME reflects the importance of partnership and synergy among environmental stakeholders.