Al-Faleh: Kuwait Advances Institutional and Integrated Approach to Climate Action
Minister of State for Development and Sustainability Dr. Reem Al-Faleh chaired the third meeting of the Supreme Committee on Climate Change to discuss the negotiating position and the third Nationally Determined Contribution proposal in preparation for the COP conference in Antalya.
Translated by Qiyas from الأنباء — Original source
Dr. Reem Al-Faleh, Minister of State for Development and Foreign Affairs, chaired the third meeting of the Supreme Committee on Climate Change for 2026 yesterday, Wednesday, as part of the follow-up on national preparations for Kuwait’s participation in the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), scheduled to be held in Antalya, Turkey, from November 9 to 20 next year.
During the meeting, the committee reviewed Kuwait’s proposed negotiating position on the key issues raised within the international negotiation tracks, whether under the UNFCCC, the Kyoto Protocol, or the Paris Agreement. This reflects national priorities and interests and enhances Kuwait’s presence and active participation in international climate negotiations.
Dr. Al-Faleh emphasized to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) on Thursday that Kuwait is advancing an integrated, institutional approach to climate action based on coordinating national efforts, clarifying priorities, and linking climate commitments to the state’s implementation plans and projects. This ensures that Kuwait’s participation in COP31 reflects national interests and supports sustainable development pathways.
The committee also reviewed the main positions and orientations of regional blocs and groups presented during the last consultative meeting between the COP presidency and the Parties to the Convention, which included discussions on the agenda of COP31, priority issues, and expectations regarding the conference’s expected outcomes.
Furthermore, the committee discussed Kuwait’s proposed Third National Determined Contribution (NDC), which includes national targets and commitments to reduce carbon emissions between 2025 and 2035, along with the methodology for calculating the expected emission reductions from projects and initiatives planned across various sectors. This approach enhances measurement accuracy and monitoring, linking climate targets to the state’s implementation programs and projects.
Minister Al-Faleh stated that preparing the Third NDC represents a significant milestone in developing climate action in Kuwait, as it is based on measurable targets, specific projects, and clear methodologies for calculating emission reductions. This strengthens implementation and monitoring efficiency and translates international commitments into practical national actions.
The committee’s meeting comes within the framework of strengthening climate governance, coordinating efforts among relevant national entities, unifying positions on priority climate issues, and supporting national consensus on the NDC document. These efforts aim to enhance Kuwait’s capacity to fulfill its international commitments, achieve its environmental targets, and consolidate the approach of sustainability in national policies, plans, and projects.
