KSES introduces geological volunteer program to highlight Kuwait’s natural, cultural heritage
The Kuwait Society for Earth Sciences (KSES) announced the launch of a volunteer geological trips program as part of the activities of the (Kuwait Geopark) project under the slogan — Kuwait: A Sustainable Geological and Cultural Heritage — in a step that reflects the Society’s commitment to promoting scientific and environmental awareness and establishing a culture of specialized knowledge-based volunteering.
The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Association, Dr. Mubarak Al-Hajri, said that the program represents an open national platform for members of the Association and volunteers from within and outside it to give them the opportunity to learn more about the sustainable geological and cultural heritage that Kuwait abounds in.
Al-Hajri pointed out that this initiative embodies the global trend towards promoting quality volunteering based on knowledge, explaining that the trips include specialized field tours carried out with qualified and trained guides who provide simplified scientific content that highlights the distinctive geological characteristics of the State of Kuwait and enhances understanding of the integrated relationship between the land, man and civilization.
He called on accredited volunteer teams to join and actively participate in this program, explaining that the focus on volunteer work this year is in line with the international call to maximize the values of volunteering and transform them into a sustainable impact that serves the community and supports the paths of environmental sustainability, geological and educational tourism.
He stated that the launch of the program coincides with the United Nations’ selection of 2026 as the International Year of Volunteers, noting that allocating geological trips at this time aims to highlight the role of volunteering as a human and developmental value and link it to scientific knowledge and the protection of the natural and cultural heritage of the State of Kuwait.
The geological field trip program is one of the sustainable volunteer initiatives included in the operational plan of the Kuwait Society for Earth Sciences and within the framework of the National Volunteer and Sustainability Program. It contributes to raising community awareness, enhancing the quality of volunteer work outcomes, and solidifying Kuwait’s position as a leading model in the field of environmental and knowledge-based volunteering at both the regional and international levels.
— KUNA
