Bahrain is playing a key role in protecting biodiversity and advancing sustainable development goals through environmental legislation, strategic projects and community-driven initiatives, according to Northern Municipal Council chairman Dr Sayed Shubbar Al Wedaie.
He said the kingdom had become a regional example in linking municipal action with global environmental priorities.
“Bahrain embodies the goals of the national sustainable development project and contributes effectively to the global mission of preserving biodiversity,” he said, in a statement marking International Day for Biological Diversity yesterday.
“This is reflected in the adoption of environmental and municipal laws and regulations, the implementation of strategic projects to preserve marine and coastal ecosystems, and national programmes that promote a culture of tree planting and environmental awareness.”
Dr Al Wedaie stressed that municipal councils played a vital role in strengthening Bahrain’s environmental strategy and expanding public engagement in biodiversity protection.
He pointed to the Municipalities Law No 35 of 2001, particularly Article 19(e), which empowers councils to establish and develop parks, public gardens and recreational areas while protecting coastlines from erosion and pollution in co-ordination with relevant authorities.
Dr Al Wedaie said the Northern Municipal Council had adopted a structured environmental approach focused on preserving biodiversity through a wide range of initiatives.
These include the construction of parks, walkways and public gardens, organising tree-planting campaigns and distributing seedlings to residents to encourage wider community participation in greening efforts.
The council has also organised coastal clean-up campaigns and awareness programmes aimed at protecting marine ecosystems and wildlife habitats.
One of the council’s flagship initiatives has been the ‘Hayakom’ forum, which has hosted 17 discussion sessions covering key environmental issues, biodiversity preservation and ecosystem sustainability.
“The latest discussions focused on the environmental sanitation programme, while preparations are under way for a new forum examining the strategic direction for sustaining Bahrain’s fish stock resources,” Dr Al Wedaie revealed.
He said the council’s continued efforts demonstrated Bahrain’s commitment to supporting global biodiversity goals through meaningful local action.
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