12 September 2025 | 9:00 PM - 13 September 2025 | 8:59 PM
SDGs through Arts – Kuwait
Art has long been a universal language that transcends boundaries, cultures, and generations. In alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the SDGs through Arts initiative uses creative expression as a transformative tool to foster awareness, inspire dialogue, and mobilize communities toward meaningful action.
Kuwait, with its rich cultural heritage and dynamic creative community, offers fertile ground for exploring the intersection of art and sustainable development. This panel discussion will bring together key stakeholders from cultural institutions, diplomatic missions, UNESCO, and the artistic community to exchange ideas, share experiences, and inspire collaborative action.
UN entities involved in this initiative
UNESCOOther Organizers
French Embassy, Scientific Center of KuwaitSustainable Development Goals
About the initiative
The aim of this panel is to:
•Highlight the role of art as a catalyst for social impact and sustainable development.
•Showcase the potential of cross-sector collaboration between cultural institutions, diplomatic bodies, and international organizations in achieving the SDGs.
•Inspire the Kuwaiti community to engage with the SDGs through creative mediums.
Moderator:
•Zaahirah Muthy, Founder, SDGs through Arts – Artist, curator, and activist committed to leveraging art for positive social change.
Panelists:
1.Representative from The Scientific Center Kuwait – Insights on environmental sustainability, education, and public engagement.
2.Representative from the French Embassy in Kuwait – Cultural diplomacy and France’s role in fostering global artistic collaboration.
3.Representative from UNESCO Gulf States – Policy perspectives on culture, education, and sustainable development.
4.Ms. Hanuf Al Monaifi, Artist Ambassador – An artistic voice sharing creative approaches to driving social impact in the Gulf region.
