More than 20 walkways have been completed across the country in recent years, reflecting Bahrain’s ongoing commitment to promoting green spaces while developing urban environment.
This was highlighted yesterday by Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture Minister Wael Al Mubarak in his message ahead of World Habitat Day that will be marked globally today.
The day is marked on the first Monday of October each year and is recognised by the United Nations as an occasion to reflect on the state of towns and cities and on the basic right of all to adequate shelter. This year’s theme, ‘Adequate Housing for All’, will draw attention to the policies, partnerships and practical solutions needed to turn this right into a reality.
“Urban infrastructure development extends beyond roads and encompasses parks, walkways, green spaces and community facilities,” said Mr Al Mubarak.
“The ministry has completed more than 20 walkways across the country, and further developed neighbourhood parks, sports and recreational facilities.
“Guided by royal directives, the ministry continues to support projects that focus on maintenance, restoration and improvement of family homes in line with international green standards.”
Mr Al Mubarak
The ministry is implementing a range of strategic initiatives and projects that directly benefit residents. Key among them is the National Afforestation Plan, which aims to double Bahrain’s tree count from 1.8 million to 3.6m by 2035. The plan has contributed to the expansion of green areas, improving quality of life, and supporting Bahrain’s commitments to achieving carbon neutrality by 2060.
In addition, the Bahrain Mangroves Initiative aims to quadruple mangrove coverage by 2035 and as part of the ambitious plan by 2040, all 161km of Bahrain’s coastline will be protected.
According to the UN, more than three billion people lack access to adequate housing, more than 1.1bn people live in informal settlements and hundreds of millions experience homelessness across the world.
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