Public Authority for Environment Represents Kuwait at COP17 Leaders' Summit in Yerevan, Armenia

By Zuhra Al-Kahtani, Kuwait City, Oct 17 (KUNA) — Kuwait, represented by the Public Authority for Environmental Affairs (PAEA), participated in the Leaders’ Summit (COP17) held on the sidelines of the UN Conference on Biological Diversity in Yerevan, Republic of Armenia.

Speaking to KUNA on Saturday, Acting Director General of PAEA Nof Bahaani said the participation underscores the country’s commitment to environmental and sustainability issues and its determination to be present and active at international forums that shape 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.

Bahaani noted that Kuwait’s participation in the one-day summit, held on Friday, reflected its commitment to supporting multilateral international environmental action. She added that 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, all aimed at transitioning from pledges to concrete, impactful, and sustainable actions and initiatives.

She further stated that Kuwait emphasized the importance of strengthening international and regional partnerships and linking biodiversity protection with environmental security and sustainable development, thereby preserving natural resources and supporting the rights 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.

Bahaani commended the continuous support and follow-up provided by State Minister for Development and Sustainability and Supervisor of PAEA, Dr. Reem Al-Faleh, 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.

She 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.

Bahaani affirmed that, in light of high-level directives and the support of State Minister for Development and Sustainability Dr. Reem Al-Faleh, PAEA 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 status and active presence in the global environmental governance framework. (End) Z.H.R. / T.A.B.