EPA: Sustainability contributes to economic growth

EPA: Sustainability contributes to economic growth

KUWAIT: The Environment Public Authority stressed on Sunday the importance of applying sustainability in society, as it contributes to improving indicators of economic growth as well as attracting domestic and foreign investment towards new economic activities. “Environmental sustainability is a goal and a necessary requirement, as the ‘Sustainable Kuwait’ conference will be launched on the 12th of December under the slogan ‘Biodiversity to build a sustainable future’ under the sponsorship of the EPA, the United Nations, the National Assembly, the General Secretariat for Planning, Kuwait University and the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research,” Director of Public Relations and Media at EPA Sheikha Al-Ibrahim said in a press statement.

“The application of sustainability in society has many benefits, including improving indicators of the country’s economic growth and attracting investments towards new economic activities such as renewable energy and the recycling of household and industrial waste,” she explained. “Sustainability means the continuation of the diversity of vital systems and the sustainability of their productivity so that future generations can benefit from resources while meeting current needs without compromising the wealth and capabilities of future generations,” she added.

“Kuwait has made great strides in achieving environmental security,” Ibrahim said, noting the environmental law in the