LONDON: The World Association for Sustainable Development (WASD) has honored Kuwait’s Ambassador to the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland Bader Al-Awadhi for his pioneering contribution to achieving and supporting sustainable development in various parts of the world. This came during the 20th annual World Association for Sustainable Development conference on Monday, held over two days in London with the participation of international researchers, policymakers, academics and experts.

WASD chose Awadhi among the sustainability pioneers for his support of WASD programs during 2023 and his efforts in following the UN’s sustainable development agenda, in addition to various development projects around the world. Head of the sustainable development department at Kuwait Technical College Dr Randa Bahman, and Assistant Professor at Gulf University for Science and Technology Dr Omar Gibreel, were also among the honorees that contributed to the WASD program.

The UN set 17 sustainable developments goals to achieve a better and more sustainable future by 2030, and the goals address global challenges, including poverty, inequality and climate change. WASD aims to promote exchange of knowledge, experience, information and ideas among academics, scholars, professionals, policy makers, industry and students to improve the mutual understanding of the roles of science and technology in achieving sustainable development all over the world. – KUNA