Bahrain determined to reach climate goals set by HRH Prince Salman

TDT | Manama  

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

Bahrain is determined to achieve the goals announced by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, during his participation in (COP26) in Glasgow, said His Highness Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa.

“Bahrain is committed to reaching zero neutrality by 2060 and reducing emissions by 30% by 2035 through decarbonization and energy efficiency initiatives,” His Highness Shaikh Abdullah, the Personal Representative of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for Environment (SCE), said.

The goal, he said, calls for doubling renewable energy sources, quadrupling mangrove trees, doubling the number of trees in Bahrain, and directing investment in carbon sequestration technologies.

Shaikh Abdullah further stressed the keenness of the Council to implement the directives of HM the King for sustainable development and environmental and climate challenges. HH Shaikh Abdullah was speaking on the occasion of Bahrain celebrating the National Environment Day, which falls on the 4th of February every year.

The celebration this year has the theme: “We preserve the climate to preserve the future generations”. “It aims to highlight the issue of climate change, which has become a global environmental concern that requires deep cooperation to confront its effects,” said HH Shaikh Abdullah.

He highlighted that Bahrain is among the first countries to sign the Paris Agreement on Climate Change and the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. The SCE president called on government institutions, private sectors, civil society institutions, citizens and residents to enhance the efforts of Bahrain towards protecting the environment through cooperation, solidarity, and investment in sustainable development. He also encouraged demonstrating the principles of social responsibility towards environmental issues.