Al-Bahbani: Strengthening international and regional partnerships and linking biodiversity protection to sustainable development

Kuwait, represented by the Public Authority for Environmental Affairs, participated in the Leaders’ Summit (COP17) on the sidelines of the United Nations Conference on Biological Diversity held in Yerevan, Republic of Armenia.

Speaking to KUNA, Acting Director General of the Authority, Nof Boubaki, said that this participation underscores the country’s commitment to environmental and sustainability issues and its determination to be present and active at international forums shaping the future of global environmental action. She expressed pride in representing Kuwait in a manner befitting its stature, conveying its vision and positions on priority environmental issues and contributing to international efforts to protect nature and conserve its resources for future generations.

She noted that Kuwait’s participation in the one-day summit held on Friday reflected its commitment to supporting multilateral international environmental action. The summit focused on accelerating the implementation of international commitments to protect biodiversity and conserve ecosystems, promoting the sustainable use of natural resources, and enhancing cooperation, knowledge exchange, and capacity-building to facilitate the transition from pledges to concrete, impactful, and sustainable actions and initiatives.

Boubaki added that Kuwait emphasized the importance of strengthening international and regional partnerships and linking biodiversity protection with environmental security and sustainable development, thereby safeguarding natural resources and supporting the right of future generations to a safe and sustainable environment. This stance is rooted in the firm conviction that protecting nature is a shared responsibility requiring the translation of international commitments into practical outcomes.

She commended the continuous support and follow-up provided by Dr. Reem Al-Faleh, Minister of State for Development and Sustainability and Supervisor of the Public Authority for Environmental Affairs, and her dedication to enhancing the efficiency of environmental work, institutionalizing sustainability as an organizational approach, and aligning national priorities with Kuwait’s regional and international commitments.

Boubaki also praised the participation of the Kuwaiti Ambassador to the Republic of Armenia as part of the Kuwaiti delegation, noting that the support and coordination provided by embassy staff contributed to the success of the participation, reflecting the integration of diplomatic and technical efforts to strengthen Kuwait’s presence at international forums.

She affirmed that, in light of the high directives and the support of Dr. Reem Al-Faleh, Minister of State for Development and Sustainability, the Authority will continue to translate Kuwait’s environmental commitments into national policies and initiatives, and to enhance cooperation with national entities and regional and international partners, thereby consolidating Kuwait’s standing and active presence in the global environmental governance framework.