State of Kuwait renews its commitment to environmental protection and natural resources conservation
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs renewed Kuwait's commitment to supporting international efforts to protect the environment and natural resources from the effects of wars and armed conflicts, on the occasion of the International Day to Prevent the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict.
Translated by Qiyas from كونا — Original source
Kuwait City, 6 November (KUNA) -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed Kuwait’s commitment to supporting international efforts aimed at protecting the environment and natural resources from the devastating effects of wars and armed conflicts. This statement was issued by the ministry on the occasion of the International Day for Preventing the Use of the Environment as a Weapon of War and in Armed Conflicts.
Marking the 25th anniversary of the adoption of United Nations General Assembly Resolution 56/4 in 2001, which was initiated by Kuwait to designate 6 November as the International Day for Preventing the Use of the Environment as a Weapon of War and in Armed Conflicts, the ministry stressed the necessity of respecting international law rules concerning the protection of the environment before, during, and after armed conflicts, and ensuring accountability for violations committed against ecosystems and natural resources.
It emphasized 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. (End) N.M.A. / T.M.A.
