Manama:More than 10,000 saplings have been planted across Bahrain's governorates as part of this year's Tree Week, with significant involvement from government entities, private sector companies, and civil society organizations.
According to Bahrain News Agency, Shaikh Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Undersecretary for Municipal Affairs at the Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture and Chairman of the Tree Week Organising Committee, stated that the initiative aligns with the National Action Plan to achieve carbon neutrality, as announced by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.
Launched by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Tree Week aims to encourage community participation in expanding green spaces and achieving national afforestation targets. Shaikh Mohammed also acknowledged the contributions of His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa in overseeing the afforestation plan and the Bahrain Mangroves initiative.
The ministry executed a comprehensive programme, collaborating with relevant entities to conduct tree-planting activities at police stations, schools, health centres, and housing cities. The initiative also saw the involvement of 36 youth centres and featured a mobile nursery distributing saplings. Additionally, the programme included agricultural guidance, awareness and training workshops, and interactive agricultural awareness platforms at four shopping malls.
Shaikh Mohammed bin Ahmed praised the efforts of government entities, municipal councils, private companies, civil society organizations, sports clubs, and volunteers. He emphasized the role of the National Initiative for Agricultural Development in supporting the programme and strengthening public-private partnerships.
He further stated that the extensive participation indicates a growing environmental awareness and supports Bahrain's sustainable development goals and efforts to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. The ministry plans to continue expanding afforestation initiatives and partnerships to enhance green spaces and conserve natural resources.