Bahrain affirms commitment to preserving environment

TDT | Manama                                                     

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

The Supreme Council for the Environment has affirmed the Kingdom of Bahrain’s unwavering dedication to fulfilling its obligations under the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer.

This resolute commitment was emphasised during the inauguration of a symposium organised by the Supreme Council for the Environment in collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) to address the disposal of ozone-depleting chemicals used in the foam and thermal insulation sector.

The symposium garnered extensive participation from manufacturers and suppliers from European and regional countries, along with the presence of distinguished specialists in the field.

The symposium focused on deliberating strategies to completely eliminate chemicals that impact the ozone layer from the industrial sectors, aiming for full cessation of their usage by the year 2025.

The event underscored the national plan’s endorsement of multiple environmentally friendly alternatives that have been developed over the past decade, ensuring a seamless transition for end users in the industrial and thermal insulation domains without encountering impediments.

Collaborative efforts

Over the past three years, the Supreme Council for the Environment has actively engaged with industrial sectors and investors to facilitate a smooth transition to new alternatives.

Notably, in collaboration with UNIDO, the Council has successfully procured suitable quantities of alternative chemicals for use in thermal insulation.

Rigorous laboratory testing has ensured their compatibility with Bahrain’s climate and regulatory standards, establishing them as viable replacements for ozone-depleting substances.

The Council expressed gratitude to UNIDO for its ongoing environmental support and lauded the active participation of stakeholders from both local and international sectors.

The Council extended its best wishes for the successful realisation of their collective goals in advancing sustainable development.