Prince Turki bin Nasir speaks at Arab Environment Ministers

Cairo, May 24, SPA -- Prince Turki bin Nasir bin Abdulaziz, President
of the Presidency of Metreology and Environment (PME) said Sunday the
working plan of Kuwait Summit represented implementation steps of
Kuwait declaration which includes upgrading the standard of living of
Arab citizens.

"These are aimed at achieving economic prosperity and social
advancement which lead to sustainable development for all the Arab
countries," he said in an address at the opening of the extraordinary
session of the Arab minister responsible for environment, which began
its deliberations in Cairo earlier today.

He pointed out that leaders in Kuwait Summit issued directives for
taking the necessary action with respect to preserving the
environment and natural resources and making optimal usage as a key
element in achieving sustainable development in all areas of economic
and social developments in addition to improving the quality of life
of the citizen and to work to reduce the impact of climate change and
its repercussions on the Arab societies.

The requirements of environmental sustainability in the Arab
atmosphere was included in the Arab action plan to activate The Arab
ministerial declaration on climate change to build and strengthen
capacities for disaster-risk reduction, emergency situations and the
development of institutional structures and legislative policies for
the protection of the Arab environment, the application of integrated
waste management, strengthening the role of Arab institutions on the
environment and the promotion of non-governmental organizations and
the media in educating citizens and decision-makers in various
environmental issues.


--SPA