The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, in co-operation with the Environmental Security Group of the Internal Security Force 'Lekhwiya', has carried out an extensive inspection campaign targeting a number of natural stone resource extraction sites and sand factories across various regions of the country, as part of efforts to strengthen environmental oversight and ensure compliance with approved requirements and standards.
The campaign, implemented by the Wildlife Development Department, is part of the ministry’s efforts to regulate natural resource extraction activities and reduce the associated negative environmental impacts, thereby contributing to the protection of natural resources and the preservation of ecological balance.
Accordingly, the specialised teams focused on monitoring the extent to which the targeted sites comply with environmental controls, identifying any potential violations related to operational practices, waste management, or exceeding permitted work boundaries, in addition to verifying the implementation of applicable environmental safety procedures.
The campaign further included assessing the environmental impact of ongoing activities at extraction sites, ensuring that operating entities adhere to approved environmental management plans, and taking the necessary actions regarding the observations recorded, in accordance with the legal and regulatory frameworks in force in the country.
