Renewable energy and environmental laws reviewed

TDT | Manama

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The Public Utilities and Environment Committee of Bahrain’s Shura Council completed 12 reports after holding 14 meetings during the fourth session of the sixth legislative term, according to a statement.

Chaired by Dr. Mohammed Ali Hassan Ali, the committee reviewed 11 legislative proposals, including 10 draft laws and one proposed law, covering key areas such as environment, infrastructure, agriculture and regulatory affairs.

As part of its work, the committee held consultations with relevant government bodies and institutions to assess the technical and legislative aspects of the proposals. These discussions, it said, helped strengthen deliberations and support recommendations aligned with the public interest.

Among the key items reviewed were draft amendments to the Real Estate Lease Law, the Advertising Regulation Law, and the Environment Law, as well as legislation related to international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora.

The committee also examined proposals including a GCC-wide unified law on plant genetic resources for food and agriculture, regulations on the possession and trade of dangerous animals, and amendments to the Agricultural Banks Regulation Law. It additionally reviewed amendments to Article 59 of the Real Estate Registration Law referred by the Council of Representatives.

In support of sustainability goals, the committee also discussed an amended proposal for a Renewable Energy Law aimed at strengthening Bahrain’s environmental and development agenda.