Al-Faleh: Consolidating Sustainability to Preserve Natural Resources

Minister of State for Development and Sustainability Dr. Reem Al-Faleh emphasized the importance of strengthening corporate social responsibility and entrenching sustainable practices in the conservation of the environment and natural resources. In a press statement marking World Environment Cleanup Day, Dr. Al-Faleh stated that environmental protection is a shared responsibility that integrates the efforts of government entities, civil society, the private sector, and volunteers. She explained that such occasions contribute to raising environmental awareness and encouraging community participation, thereby supporting national efforts toward a more sustainable environment, while underscoring the importance of translating environmental awareness into sustainable community behaviors and practices. She commended the efforts of the entities, initiatives, and volunteer teams participating in the activities of World Cleanup Day in Kuwait, noting that this reflects a spirit of responsibility and positive engagement in serving the community and preserving the environment. World Environment Cleanup Day is observed globally on September 20 each year to unify global and local efforts to protect the environment, with the aim of raising environmental awareness, addressing waste and food waste challenges, and supporting the Sustainable Development Goals.