As a part of efforts to advertise the environmental and social dimensions of city dwelling, the Governor of Farwaniya, Sheikh Athbi Al-Nasser Al-Sabah, sponsored and attended a symbolic environmental initiative organized by the United Nations Human Settlements Program (UN-Habitat) for Kuwait and the Gulf States, in collaboration with the Affiliation of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
The occasion occurred at Khaitan Public Park within the Farwaniya Governorate.
This initiative was a part of City October and the “Kuwait Crops 8” marketing campaign for 2025, aimed toward enhancing the care of public open areas, increasing Kuwait’s inexperienced cowl, and highlighting the lively contribution of UN-Habitat and ASEAN international locations to Kuwait’s ongoing efforts to handle the impacts of world local weather change, obtain carbon neutrality, and assist home eco-tourism.
The occasion featured vast group participation, together with park clean-up campaigns, tree planting, service enhancements, and environmental consciousness actions—all emphasizing the significance of sustainable city practices and inexperienced areas.
In his remarks, Governor Sheikh Athbi Al-Nasser Al-Sabah said, “This worldwide and regional collaboration reaffirms that defending our surroundings and creating welcoming public areas for the group are amongst our high priorities.
“Within the Farwaniya Governorate, we connect nice significance to sustaining these public parks, which function every day leisure areas for residents and residents alike.
“We deeply worth the participation of UN-Habitat, ASEAN member states, and all these contributing to this consciousness initiative, which embodies Kuwait’s imaginative and prescient of selling eco-tourism and advancing in the direction of carbon neutrality,” the Governor said.
For her half, Dr. Amira Al-Hassan, Head of UN-Habitat for Kuwait and the Gulf States, mentioned, “We’re happy with this partnership with the State of Kuwait and ASEAN international locations on this community-driven initiative at Khaitan Park.
“Open public areas are a cornerstone of sustainable cities — they foster group interplay and improve environmental and public well-being.
“Kuwait’s dedication to reaching carbon neutrality and growing mannequin eco-tourism makes it a key companion on this initiative,” she said.
In the meantime, Ambassador H.E. Lena Mariana, Chair of the ASEAN Committee in Kuwait and Ambassador of Indonesia, expressed her gratitude to all who supported and took part within the “Hand in Hand for a Inexperienced Surroundings” initiative, particularly Governor Sheikh Dhabi Al-Nasser Al-Sabah, noting that such dedication “will not be uncommon for a nation recognized for its generosity.”
The efforts of UN-Habitat in Kuwait span a few years, specializing in sustainable city planning, inexperienced infrastructure, and addressing the consequences of local weather change.
This initiative represents a worthwhile contribution to native consciousness, reinforcing Kuwait’s dedication to reaching the Sustainable Growth Targets (SDGs) throughout City October and reflecting the United Nations’ eightieth anniversary imaginative and prescient — “Collectively for Peace, Growth, and Human Rights.”