KUWAIT CITY, July 5: The Kuwait Environment Protection Society (KEPS) launched on Saturday a groundbreaking publication titled “Women’s Guide to Climate Action and Shared Responsibility,” marking a significant step in civil society’s efforts to empower women and reinforce their role in addressing the global climate crisis.

KEPS Secretary General and supervisor of the book, Jenan Behzad, described the guide as the first of its kind in the region. She said it offers a comprehensive exploration of women’s contributions to environmental efforts, blending scientific insights, social perspectives, and the experiences of pioneering Arab women in the fields of climate action and sustainable development.

Behzad noted that the guide was a collaborative effort, prepared with the participation of 11 Arab female contributors from Kuwait, Egypt, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Tunisia, Lebanon, and Iraq. The book is divided into five chapters that address key issues such as the impact of climate change on women, environmental and social responsibility, regional leadership by Arab women in climate action, and practical methods for implementing sustainability in daily life.

According to Behzad, the publication aims to enrich both Kuwaiti and broader Arab environmental literature by offering knowledge that reflects climate challenges from a gender-based perspective. It is also intended to inspire women to take an active role as key partners in protecting the environment.

“Women are central to creating solutions and leading transformations toward a sustainable future,” she emphasized, pointing to their influential roles within families, communities, and decision-making bodies.

The guide was developed in response to recommendations made during a recent workshop titled “Women between Climate Change and Sustainable Development,” organized by KEPS in collaboration with the National Association for Family Security.

The initiative underscores the vital link between gender empowerment and effective climate action in the Arab world.