Environment Authority: Environmental Protection is a Shared Social Responsibility Requiring Cooperation

The Public Authority for Environment announced on Sunday that environmental conservation is a shared societal responsibility that requires cooperation and participation in initiatives that directly contribute to preserving natural resources and enhancing their sustainability for current and future generations. Sheikhah Al-Ibrahim, the official spokesperson for the Authority and Director of Public Relations and Media, told KUNA on the occasion of World Cleanup Day, observed annually on September 20, that this day represents an opportunity to emphasize the importance of environmental conservation and to entrench a culture of cleanliness and environmental volunteerism in Kuwait. She noted that protecting the environment requires concerted efforts to curb various sources of pollution, ensure proper waste management, and reduce plastic waste and other pollutants that may adversely affect the environment and its components. Al-Ibrahim highlighted that the Authority places great emphasis on environmental awareness and education, supporting efforts to reduce pollution and maintain the cleanliness of public spaces through awareness programs, while also monitoring compliance with environmental laws and regulations and collaborating with various entities and institutions to implement environmental initiatives and campaigns. She pointed out that cleanup campaigns, including coastal cleanups, constitute important initiatives for raising environmental awareness, as they combine fieldwork with direct education and help reinforce a culture of environmental conservation. She added that Kuwait possesses a diverse natural environment, and preserving it requires sustained environmental efforts, strengthened partnerships among government agencies, the private sector, civil society organizations, and volunteers, alongside raising awareness across all segments of society. She stressed the importance of enhancing environmental awareness and encouraging members of society to adopt positive behaviors and sustainable practices, such as not littering in public places, reducing the use of plastic materials, and preventing plastic waste from being dumped into the sea, in order to mitigate the impacts of pollution and protect natural resources and wildlife and marine life.