Nature conservation ‘key' to tackling climate change
TDT | Manama
His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa affirmed the importance of environmental conservation in safeguarding natural resources, strengthening the Kingdom's resilience to climate change, and advancing sustainable development goals.
These efforts align with the vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman yesterday chaired a meeting at Riffa Palace to review the latest developments in the Kingdom's afforestation plan and the Bahrain Mangroves Initiative.
During the meeting, His Highness was briefed on the implementation status of this year's projects under the initiative and the afforestation plan.
HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman emphasised the need for coordinated teamwork across all projects to achieve impactful environmental outcomes.
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