Bahrain’s Green Vision: Minister and U.S. Ambassador Collaborate on Afforestation

In a demonstration of environmental commitment and diplomatic collaboration, H.E. Eng. Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak, Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, participated in a tree-planting event at the U.S. Embassy in Manama. The initiative was organized by the embassy and attended by H.E. Mr. Steven Craig Bondy, U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain.

The event highlighted shared environmental goals and strengthened bilateral ties between Bahrain and the United States. Minister Al Mubarak commended the U.S. Embassy’s efforts in promoting afforestation, emphasizing that such initiatives reinforce community engagement and sustainable development. He reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to fostering partnerships across all sectors to advance the National Afforestation Plan, which aims to double the number of trees in Bahrain by 2035. This initiative aligns with Bahrain’s broader commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2060.

Ambassador Bondy lauded Bahrain’s afforestation efforts and expressed gratitude for the collaboration. He noted that planting a tree is symbolic of nurturing strong diplomatic relations, stating, “A tree requires nurturing and care to thrive, much like a strong diplomatic relationship. The act of planting it together symbolizes a joint effort in sustaining and strengthening the close ties between our governments and people.” The Ambassador reaffirmed the U.S. Embassy’s dedication to continued partnership with Bahrain and extended well wishes for the Kingdom’s success and prosperity.

The tree-planting event was attended by senior officials, including Engineer Shaikh Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Undersecretary for Municipal Affairs, and Engineer Asim Abdul Latif, Undersecretary for Agriculture and Animal Resources, along with representatives from the Ministry and the U.S. Embassy.

This initiative underscores Bahrain’s ongoing efforts to promote environmental sustainability while reinforcing the strong diplomatic ties between the two nations.