EMBASSY OF INDIA KUWAIT - BEACH CLEANING EVENT
EMBASSY OF INDIA KUWAIT
BEACH CLEANING EVENT
(16 June 2023)
1. Embassy of India, Kuwait in association with United Nations Habitat Office in Kuwait, with the support of Office of the Hawally Governor, Kuwaiti Municipality and Indian community associations- Kuwait Kerala Muslim Cultural Centre (KKMCC), Thrissur Association of Kuwait (TRASSK), Telugu Kala Samithi (TKS), Kuwait Tamil Peoples Service Centre (KTPSC), Prvasandra Reddy Association - Kuwait (PRAK), Kuwait Kannada Koota (KKK) organized a Beach Cleaning Event on 16 June from 0500 to 0600 Hrs at the Beach opposite Bneid Al Gar. The event was organized as part of the Mission LiFE (Lifestyle For Environment) initiative of the Government of India.
2. Hon’ble Prime Minister of India H.E Narendra Modi announced Mission LiFE at the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP26) to bring individual behaviours at the forefront of the global climate action narrative. It was jointly launched by Prime Minister of India and UN Secretary General on 20 October 2022 in Kevadia, Gujarat. Mission LiFE envisions replacing the prevalent 'use-and-dispose' economy—governed by mindless and destructive consumption—with a circular economy, which would be defined by mindful and deliberate utilization. The Mission intends to nudge individuals to undertake simple acts in their daily lives that can contribute significantly to climate change when embraced across the world. LiFE plans to leverage the strength of social networks to influence social norms surrounding climate. Under Mission LiFE, Water and Waste Management are two sectors in which the behaviour-change solutions are to be aimed at individuals, households and communities to drive climate-friendly behaviours.
3. During his inaugural rermarks, Ambassador of India to Kuwait H.E Dr. Adarsh Swaika emphasized on the importance of sustainablity. H.E. Dr. Ameera Alhassan, Head of UN-Habitat GCC Kuwait Office applauded the Beach Cleaning event and called for adopting lifestyle which protects environment. Representatives of Hawalli Governor were also present on this occasion and appreciated the efforts. Ambassadors from Peru, Indonesia, Ghana, Afghanistan, Morocco, Romania, Vietnam, Cambodia, diplomats from US Embassy and several Heads of UN agencies in Kuwait also participated in the event.
4. The activities encompassed various tasks to ensure a thorough cleaning of the entire stretch of Bneid Al Gar and Green Island beach. Participants were actively engaged in collecting and properly disposing of litter, including plastic waste and other debris that posed a threat to marine life and the ecosystem. The event aimed at promoting environmental awareness and community participation gave a message of making LiFE a mass movement (Jan Andolan) by focusing on behaviours and attitudes of individuals and communities and leverage climate-friendly social norms, beliefs and daily household practices of different cultures worldwide to drive the campaign.
5. The event witnessed a large turnout of over 400 people enthusiastic volunteers, including embassy staff, members of the Indian community associations and local residents. For more details about the event, please visit the website and social media handles of the Embassy.
