Currently, the consumptions of water and energy, and the production of waste per capita in Kuwait are among the highest in the world. In Kuwait, focusing on cities is an effective way to pursue environmental sustainability. This year’s worldwide green bond issuance has topped $200bn. For instance, the European Union plans its first Covid-19 green bond as part of its efforts to become the world’s biggest issuer of sustainable debt. In addition, with the 26 th UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in Glasgow there is the renewed appreciation to the nature, accelerated digitalization and innovation, and pursuance to green investment and renewable energies. Globally, the COVID-19 pandemic as well as increasingly observed climate-induced disasters have prompted many countries to accelerate greening and more eco-friendly cities and lifestyles. This virtual workshop, organized by the General Secretariat for the Supreme Council for Planning and Development (GSSCPD) and UNDP is to bring all the relevant Public and Private entities and civil society together to discuss the concept and relevant good practices of Eco-cities towards the achievement of KNDP. Within the framework of the Kuwait National Development Plan (KNDP: 2021 – 2025) towards Sustainable Development Goals and Kuwait Vision 2035, Eco-Cities is one of the major programs envisaged by the State of Kuwait.
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