Pledge to protect natural resources of Bahrain

TDT | Manama       

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

Bahrain is steadfastly committed to advancing environmental security as a top priority in its development plans, and to doubling efforts to protect its natural resources and contribute to sustainable development.

His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, made the statement as he visited yesterday the Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture.

HRH Prince Salman directed efforts to accelerate the implementation of the Kingdom’s afforestation plan, which aims to preserve natural resources, increase green spaces, and improve air quality, in support of the country’s sustainable development that benefits all.

Upon arrival, His Royal Highness was received by the Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, Eng. Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak. The Deputy Prime Minister, HE Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Finance and National Economy Minister Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa and a number of senior officials were also in attendance.

The Minister presented the latest developments in the Kingdom’s afforestation plan, which was launched in 2022 and aims to complete the planting of 310,000 trees and 570,000 mangrove seedlings by the end of this year.

The move aims to fulfil the Kingdom’s commitment to combat climate change and preserve the environment.

Joint responsibility

His Royal Highness said that the implementation of the Government Plan’s initiatives and programmes constitutes a joint responsibility that requires Team Bahrain’s collaborative efforts to build on the Kingdom’s achievements within its wide-ranging comprehensive development, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.

HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister expressed pride in the achievements throughout the Kingdom’s 104-year history of municipal development, and its municipal elections, which have witnessed advancement over the past 99 years.