Bahrain gives environment protection royal push

Manama

Bahrain’s efforts will be enhanced to address important issues concerning the environment particularly global warming and rising sea levels. Personal Representative of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for Environment (SCE) His Highness Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa has assured that programmes shall be implemented to protect the environment and serve citizens’ interests. HH Shaikh Abdullah praised the speech of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in the opening of the third session of the fifth legislative term of the Shura and Representatives Councils. He said the address reflects HM the King’s strategic and forward-looking vision to achieve more growth and prosperity as well as his interest and follow-up to confront challenges to protect the environment.

HH Shaikh Abdullah said the royal directives to develop appropriate recommendations to tackle the environmental effects and reduce their risks as well as implement the latest programmes in air cooling and protecting coasts from the rising sea level are among the most important projects SCE is studying and implementing them. The SCE chief affirmed that the royal interest and follow up on the local and global environmental issue and His Majesty’s deep concern for mankind is complementary to his concern for his environment and his future. This, he noted, enhances continuous efforts to serve citizens’ interests, boost the kingdom’s growth and make the best international environmental achievements. He also pointed out that the royal address is in tune with the international trend calling on countries to take the necessary measures to handle climate change due to the effects it will cause them.