The Gulf Conference on Environment and Sustainability 3rd – 5th December, 2005

Under his excellency Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, Chairman of the Supreme Council for the Environment in the state of Kuwait, The Gulf Conference on Environment and Sustainability was held during the period from 3rd to the 5th of December, 2005 in Crowne Plaza Hotel under the sponsorship of Wataniya Environmental Services Co. (W.E.S.) in cooperation with Regional Organization for the Protection of Marine Environment (ROPME). The Conference participants consisted of 275 researchers and 98 scientific papers were presented in which all disciplines of environment were covered (local, regional and international). The research papers varied from Coastal Zone Management, air pollution, soil, ground water, municipal and industrial treatment for liquid waste and sewage, islands, desertification, mining and impact of development on the environment. The conference also discussed subjects concerning curriculum, education, fish kill, red tide, legislation, environmental laws and enforcements, public awareness and bird flu.

Conference Overview:

The Gulf Conference on Environment and Sustainability will cover a wide range of environmental issues that will be presented in scientific papers by different scientists and experts. The conference focuses on three important themes: Environment pollution – ongoing and future potentials; Monitoring, rehabilitation, protection; Role of private sectors, NGO’s and public in sustainability. The Conference activities will also include two workshops on Oil Spills Contingency plants and remote sensing applications; an open round table discussion on: “Environmental Expenditure… is a long term investment”, and an exhibition to display most of the environmental products, equipment and systems

Objectives:

                        1- Progressive status regarding Environmental Issues & Concerns.

2- Joint Cooperation between the Gulf States.

3- Identify the Environmental problems in the Gulf Region & Arab States.

4- Exchange ideas and knowledge through on going projects & research.

5- To view all Gulf & Arab States’ position on Environment related Convention & Legislation.

6- Cooperation between government institutes and NGO’s to view environmental curriculums.