Green Belt Project Gains Renewed Arab Ministerial Backing
The Arab Environment Ministers Council, during its 37th session held in Cairo, adopted a resolution that salutes Algeria's initiative and its efforts in combating desertification. The resolution specifically highlights Algeria's Grand Green Belt project and its significant role in protecting lands and ecosystems. Algeria’s Minister of Environment and Quality of Life, Kaouter Krikou, participated in the session where the decision was made.
This latest resolution confirms an earlier one adopted during the Council's 36th session, which had also lauded Algeria's Grand Green Belt experience and recommended its generalization at the Arab level. The new resolution further provides for the project's submission to the competent technical commission for study, aiming to implement and generalize it across Arab states. This initiative is designed to reinforce the exchange of expertise and best practices, leveraging Algeria's proven experience in combating desertification.
The Council's continued recognition underscores the importance of Algeria's contributions to collective Arab action in addressing pressing environmental challenges. These efforts are crucial for confronting desertification, land degradation, and the broader impacts of climate change across the region, demonstrating a commitment to sustainable environmental solutions.
In parallel with the Council session, Minister Krikou engaged in several bilateral meetings with her Arab counterparts. Discussions included strengthening cooperation and exchanging expertise with the Saudi Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture, the Qatari Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Egyptian Minister of Local Development and Environment, and the President of Oman's Environment Authority. These meetings focused on advancing common environmental action, supporting sustainable development, and addressing climate change.
