National Biodiversity Strategy for the State of Kuwait 1998. Country/Territory Kuwait Document type Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Environment gen., Water, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Biodiversity Sustainable development Resource/damage valuation Agricultural development Governance Policy/planning Ecosystem preservation Protected area Risk assessment/management Subsidy/incentive Sustainable use Geographical area Middle East, NEAR EAST AND NORTH AFRICA, Persian Gulf, Western Asia Entry into force notes 1998 - 2008 Abstract This sectoral strategy is a nation-wide policy whose immediate objective is to place biodiversity considerations in the national planning cycle and mainstream development process. It aims at promoting the protection of Kuwait’s biological diversity and fostering the sustainable use of the natural resources for the benefit of the present and future generations. Full text English/Arabic Website www.cbd.int