Bahrain quadruples mangroves and expands solar energy projects to cut emissions and ensure cleaner future

TDT | Manama

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Bahrain is planting four times more mangrove trees and expanding solar energy projects as part of its bold push to slash carbon emissions and secure a cleaner future.

Responding to formal question by Shura member Talal Al Mannai, the Ministry of Oil and Environment described its National Energy Strategy as “a comprehensive framework aimed at ensuring the optimal and sustainable use of energy resources in the Kingdom of Bahrain”.

Approved by the government, the strategy focuses on cutting carbon output, supporting renewable energy projects, and improving how the country manages its energy supply and demand.

Efforts to combat climate change stretch well beyond energy policy.

The Supreme Council for Environment has taken stock of emissions across the board and drawn up a National AdaptationInvestment Plan (NAIP) to help the country weather the effects of a changing climate.

Long-term plan

It has also developed a longterm plan to manage water resources, ensuring Bahrain’s reserves are protected.

The Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture is leading a large afforestation drive aimed at expanding Bahrain’s green spaces.

“Mangrove trees play a crucial environmental role due to their numerous benefits, including carbon storage, coastal protection, and support for marine biodiversity,” the ministry said, stressing the vital role of nature-based solutions in the fight against climate change.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Electricity and Water Affairs has rolled out two key national schemes to improve energy efficiency and expand the use of renewable energy.

These efforts feed directly into Bahrain’s wider environmental goals by reducing dependency on fossil fuels and embracing cleaner alternatives.

On the world stage, Bahrain has joined forces with global climate alliances, including the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Paris Agreement, allowing the country to take part in international climate talks and tap into global support for its environmental plans.

Global alliance

The Kingdom is also part of the 30 by 30 Global Ocean Alliance, which aims to shield the world’s oceans from mounting ecological threats, while backing the Green Government Initiative.

The ministry wrapped up by expressing its “continued productive and constructive cooperation” with the Shura Council, emphasising its resolve to meet shared environmental targets and keep Bahrain firmly on the path toward sustainability