Bahrain stage set for Global Water, Energy, and Climate Change Congress 2025

TDT | Manama                                                      

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The Kingdom of Bahrain will host the second edition of the Global Water, Energy, and Climate Change Congress from February 23-25, 2025 in the presence of the Deputy Prime Minister, His Excellency Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa.

This event will bring together global leaders and experts from various countries to discuss and explore effective solutions for adapting to water and energy security and sustainability challenges amid growing global concerns about mitigating the impact of climate change.

H.E. Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Bin Daina, Minister of Oil and Environment, Special Envoy for Climate Affairs, emphasised Bahrain’s efforts to maintain environmental security by aligning with the goals of the Comprehensive Development Program led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.

He also acknowledged the support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, in adopting policies that contribute to reducing climate change, protecting and developing water resources, and ensuring their optimal use.

Global standards

Dr. Bin Daina highlighted the efforts of the Water Resources Council, chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister, to enhance water production efficiency in line with global standards and best practices for water sustainability.

He referred to Bahrain’s National Water Strategy and its Executive Plan 2030, which aim to ensure the effective and safe management of the water sector to support the Kingdom’s sustainable development.

The strategy includes 32 initiatives designed to provide an integrated water management system that guarantees a sustainable supply of high-quality water to various sectors.

Bahrain’s hosting of the second edition of the congress follows the success of the inaugural event in September 2023, which attracted over 1, 800 participants and 130 speakers, including senior officials, specialists, and experts from around the world.

Key recommendations

The first edition produced several key recommendations to support the conservation of natural resources, such as promoting investment in research and development, fostering environmental partnerships, focusing on the advancement of renewable energy sources like hydrogen, and encouraging financial institutions to fund sustainability projects.

The second edition of the congress is expected to attract more than 2500 participants, over 250 specialised companies, and more than 200 expert speakers in the water and energy sectors.