HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa inaugurates Bahrain Mangroves initiative
TDT | Manama
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The Kingdom of Bahrain is committed to tackling climate change and its target to quadruple mangroves coverage by 2035. This was emphasised by His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa as he inaugurated the Bahrain Mangroves initiative by planting several mangroves yesterday at the Royal Bahraini Air Force.
HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman underscored that community partnership is essential to the success of the Kingdom’s afforestation plan and its environmental goals and broader aspirations.
This partnership also supports the National Action Plan’s initiatives to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060, in line with the vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
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Better future
HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman affirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to implementing initiatives and plans that preserve the environment, ensure resource sustainability, and create a better future for all.
He noted the tireless efforts of the Supreme Council for the Environment, led by the Personal Representative of His Majesty the King, His Highness Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, and all concerned authorities in combating climate challenges, preserving the environment, and enhancing biodiversity.
HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman commended the Bahrain Defence Force’s support to all initiatives that aim to achieve security and biodiversity.
Awareness
His Highness stressed the importance of raising awareness about environmental preservation, particularly through expanding Bahrain’s green spaces and increasing mangrove plantations.
He noted that mangroves are crucial in mitigating climate change and maintaining ecological balance.
The Kingdom has committed to reducing carbon emissions by 30% by 2035 and reach net zero in 2060.
Key national initiatives
This aligns with several key national initiatives, including the National Action Plan’s “Blueprint Bahrain” to achieve carbon neutrality, the Kingdom’s afforestation plan, which aims to increase the number of trees to 3.6 million by 2035, and National Tree Week, held annually on the third week of October.
To amplify awareness, the social media account @BahrainMangroves was launched to provide insights into the importance of mangroves, planting techniques, and general updates on the Kingdom’s environmental efforts.
Several senior officials attended the event.
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