Sustainability

Bahrain’s final phase-out plan for HCFCs has been approved, highlighting major progress in refrigerant regulation, technician licensing and environmental compliance.

Bahrain official Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif says future competitiveness will hinge on workforce skills, adaptive regulation and using AI to strengthen human capability.

Gulf and American policy institutes met in Washington for the second phase of a strategic dialogue aimed at strengthening cooperation on security, energy.

Bahrain chaired a GCC municipal ministers’ meeting focused on sustainable cities, smart urban planning, municipal legislation and stronger cooperation across Gulf states.

Khalifa Bin Salman Port has been recognised at the Gulf Green Mobility Forum 2026 for its renewable energy programme and emissions-reduction progress.

A UN report highlights Bahrain’s progress on sustainability, health, jobs, gender equality and climate action, while noting regional risks and funding challenges.

An environmental researcher warns that oil spills, debris and conflict-linked pollution in the Strait of Hormuz could harm sharks, fisheries and marine habitats.

The UN’s 2025 Country Results Report details Bahrain’s first-year progress under a five-year co-operation framework focused on people, prosperity, peace and the planet.

Bahrain’s environment chief called for closer regional action on climate challenges during Oman Climate Week 2026 in Muscat, highlighting innovation, knowledge-sharing and sustainable.

Bahrain earned a perfect score for cutting black carbon emissions in the 2026 Environmental Performance Index, placing it among the Gulf’s strongest environmental.