Minister of Development and Sustainability Chairs Third Meeting of the Supreme Committee on Climate Change for 2026 - Sarmad
State Minister for Development and Sustainability Dr. Reem Al-Faleh chaired the third meeting of the Supreme Committee on Climate Change for 2026 in Kuwait to discuss preparations for the 31st Conference of the Parties in Antalya.
Translated by Qiyas from سرمد — Original source
Dr. Reem Al-Faleh, Minister of State for Development and Sustainable Affairs, chaired the third meeting of the Supreme Committee on Climate Change for 2026 yesterday, Wednesday, as part of follow-up efforts on national preparations for Kuwait’s participation in the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), scheduled to be held in Antalya, Turkey, from November 9 to 20 next year.
During the meeting, the committee reviewed Kuwait’s proposed negotiating position on key issues under discussion in international negotiation tracks, whether within the framework of the UNFCCC, the Kyoto Protocol, or the Paris Agreement. This reflects national priorities and interests and enhances Kuwait’s presence and active participation in international climate negotiations.
Dr. Al-Faleh emphasized on Thursday that Kuwait is advancing an integrated, institutional approach to climate action, based on coordinating national efforts, clarifying priorities, and linking climate commitments to the state’s executive plans and projects. This ensures that Kuwait’s participation in COP31 reflects national interests and supports sustainable development pathways.
The committee also reviewed the main positions and stances of regional blocs and groups presented during the last consultative meeting between the COP presidency and the Parties to the Convention, which included discussions on the agenda of COP31, priority issues, and expectations regarding the conference’s expected outcomes.
Additionally, the committee discussed Kuwait’s proposed third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), which includes national targets and commitments to reduce carbon emissions between 2025 and 2035, along with the methodology for calculating expected emission reductions from planned projects and initiatives across various sectors. This aims to enhance measurement accuracy and monitoring, and to link climate targets with the state’s executive programs and projects.
Minister Al-Faleh stated that preparing the third NDC represents a significant milestone in developing climate action in Kuwait, as it is based on measurable targets, specific projects, and clear methodologies for calculating emission reductions. This enhances implementation and monitoring efficiency, translating international commitments into practical national actions.
The committee’s meeting comes within the framework of strengthening climate governance, coordinating efforts among relevant national entities, unifying positions on priority climate issues, and supporting national consensus on the NDC document. These efforts aim to enhance Kuwait’s capacity to fulfill its international commitments, achieve its environmental targets, and entrench sustainability in national policies, plans, and projects.
