Kuwait Reaffirms Commitment to Supporting Efforts to Protect the Environment and Natural Resources from the Effects of Wars and Armed Conflicts
The Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirms its commitment to supporting international efforts to protect the environment and natural resources from the effects of wars and armed conflicts, emphasizing the importance of respecting international law and ensuring accountability for environmental violations.
Translated by Qiyas from الأنباء — Original source
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kuwait has reaffirmed the state’s commitment to supporting international efforts aimed at protecting the environment and natural resources from the devastating impacts of wars and armed conflicts, on the occasion of the International Day for Preventing the Use of the Environment as a Target in Armed Conflict.
Marking the 25th anniversary of the United Nations General Assembly’s adoption of Resolution 56/4 in 2001, which was initiated by Kuwait to designate November 6 as the International Day for Preventing the Use of the Environment as a Target in Armed Conflict, the Ministry emphasized the necessity of respecting international legal rules concerning environmental protection before, during, and after armed conflicts, and ensuring accountability for violations against ecosystems and natural resources. It underscored that safeguarding the environment is a shared international responsibility and a fundamental pillar for achieving security, peace, and sustainable development for current and future generations.
