'Environment': Environmental conservation is a shared societal responsibility requiring cooperation - Sarmad

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.

Sheikha Al-Ibrahim, the authority’s official spokesperson and Director of the Public Relations and Media Department, told KUNA on the occasion of World Cleanup Day, observed annually on September 20, that this day represents an opportunity to underscore the importance of environmental conservation and to entrench a culture of cleanliness and environmental volunteerism in Kuwait.

Al-Ibrahim emphasized that environmental conservation 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.

She noted that the authority places significant emphasis on environmental awareness and education, supporting efforts to reduce pollution and maintain the cleanliness of public spaces through awareness programs. It also monitors compliance with environmental laws and regulations, while collaborating with various entities and institutions to implement environmental initiatives and campaigns.

She added that cleanup campaigns, including coastal cleanups, constitute important initiatives for raising environmental awareness, as they combine fieldwork with direct outreach and help reinforce a culture of environmental conservation.