Bahrain supports global cooperation to mitigate climate change: HRH Prince Salman
TDT | Manama
The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com
Bahrain remains committed to supporting international cooperation to implement green initiatives that mitigate climate change.
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, highlighted the role of innovation and technology in developing new and impactful green solutions which will benefit current and future generations.
HRH Prince Salman was speaking as he yesterday attended, on behalf of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27), held in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.
Upon his arrival at the conference, HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister was welcomed by Egypt President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.
His Royal Highness was accompanied by the Minister of Finance and National Economy, Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, the Minister of Oil and Environment, Bahrain’s Special Envoy for Climate Affairs, Dr Mohammed bin Mubarak bin Daina, and the Minister of Sustainable Development, Noor bint Ali Al Khulaif.
HRH Prince Salman called for increased international cooperation to address climate change and highlighted environmental sustainability as a shared responsibility and a fundamental pillar of economic growth and development.
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, emphasised the Kingdom of Bahrain’s commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2060 and that it is making significant progress toward its 2035 goals set at the Glasgow Conference in the United Kingdom (COP26).
He said that the Kingdom has introduced various policies and programs to help it reach its climate goals.
This includes investing in carbon technologies and the National Afforestation Plan, which will double the number of trees in the Kingdom of Bahrain and quadruple mangrove coverage.
The Kingdom Planted 140,000 trees, exceeding its annual target, and met its annual goal to expand mangrove coverage.
HRH Prince Salman pointed out that the Kingdom aims to reduce emissions by 30% through investing in decarbonisation and energy efficiency initiatives and by doubling renewable energy, noting that Bahrain was able to increase its renewable energy sources by 40% in the past year.
In this regard, HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister referenced the Kingdom’s commitment to developing advanced carbon capture, usage, and storage solutions.
He commended Egypt for hosting the high-profile global event, which provides an opportunity for countries to share new thinking and reaffirm their commitment to global climate goals.
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