Environment Protection Authority Launches 17th Season of "Green Schools"

The Kuwait Association for Environmental Protection launched the 17th edition of its awareness and educational program, “Green Schools,” in its new format, coinciding with the start of the first semester of the 2026–2027 academic year. The initiative features a series of programs, activities, and interactive lectures that complement the school curriculum and address emerging local and global environmental issues.

Jinan Bahzad, Secretary General and Director of Programs and Activities at the Association, told KUNA that the 17th edition of the program aims to enhance students’ environmental awareness and instill concepts of sustainability and environmental responsibility within the school environment.

Bahzad added that this year’s program features updated content that aligns with environmental observances and days celebrated during the first semester, as well as topics related to the autumn season in the country. This approach enables students to connect scientific knowledge with the environmental issues surrounding them and translate theoretical concepts into daily practices and behaviors.

She explained that the program includes awareness activities in October, coinciding with Greening Day, which highlight the importance of expanding green spaces, protecting plants, and their role in improving the environment and quality of life. It also covers topics on biodiversity, seasonal changes, and the importance of conserving natural resources.

Bahzad noted that in November, the program aligns with the International Day for Preventing the Use of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict. It provides simplified content tailored to different age groups, explaining the importance of protecting ecosystems and natural resources from the impacts of conflicts and wars, and reinforcing among students the environmental concept that protecting the environment is a shared humanitarian responsibility.