Green Bahrain Momentum Builds
TDT | Manama
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As Earth Day 2026 is marked globally under the theme “Our Power, Our Planet,” Bahrain is placing growing emphasis on environmental sustainability as a key pillar of its national development and long-term planning.
With rising temperatures, limited freshwater resources, rapid urbanisation, and vulnerable coastal ecosystems, environmental protection has become an increasingly urgent local priority alongside global climate concerns.
Bahrain is continuing to strengthen its environmental sustainability efforts and expand afforestation projects, according to Eng. Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak, The Minister of Municipalities and Agriculture.
Marking World Earth Day, observed annually on April 22, the minister said that under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Bahrain is advancing key environmental initiatives, including the National Carbon Neutrality Plan.
He highlighted major progress in the Kingdom’s afforestation strategy, noting that around 2.4 million trees have already been planted, achieving 67 per cent of the target to plant 3.6 million trees by 2035.
Al Mubarak also pointed to the success of the “Bahrain Mangroves” initiative, which has exceeded expectations with 2.2 million mangrove seedlings planted, reaching 138 per cent of its original goal and significantly supporting marine biodiversity.
Community Efforts
Across the Kingdom, community participation continues to play a key role in environmental action, with beach clean-ups and conservation drives held in areas such as Karbabad, Malkiya, Amwaj, and Nurana Island.
Expat communities have joined Earth Day initiatives as well. Kannada Sangha Bahrain has organised a programme including a two-minute lights-off at 8:00 PM, followed by a beach clean-up drive, tree planting, and awareness activities on reducing plastic use.
Ajith Bangera, President of Kannada Sangha Bahrain, told The Daily Tribune that the initiative aims to encourage practical participation in environmental protection.
Adding to this sentiment, Kai Meithig, a sustainability advocate and environmental consultant told The Daily Tribune that, “Protecting the planet is a year-round responsibility, not just a one-day effort. Small, consistent actions from individuals and communities can make a real difference for future generations. This includes saving water through fixing leaks and efficient use at home and work, reducing energy consumption with LED lighting and smarter electricity use, cutting waste by limiting food waste and single-use plastics, using sustainable transport like walking or cycling for short trips, and supporting greening efforts by protecting trees, planting native species, and expanding green spaces in communities.”
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