Un Launches Tree-planting Campaign In Kuwait

The United Nations (UN) has launched a tree-planting campaign in Kuwait, in collaboration with the country’s civil society groups, in an endeavor to address climate challenges.

Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the campaign launched by UN staff at Mishref area in Hawalli Governorate, the UN Secretary-General’s Resident Representative Tareq Al-Sheikh said the tree-growing initiative is just part of UN activities in Kuwait targeting practical response to climate challenges.

He added that the UN is especially keen this year on addressing environmental issues and diverse climate challenges and changes the world is facing at present.

The UN official noted that as the Climate Summit is due in November, the UN wants to see Kuwait and the UN office in this Gulf country launching climate initiatives, chiefly tree-growing which is deemed an essential element of a sustainable and healthy environment.

Al-Sheikh added that the UN office has adopted a host of activities purposed to spur young people to get engaged in initiatives pertinent to energy usage, waste recycling and the fight against desertification.

 

 

SOURCE  TIMESKUWAIT

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