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Biz Bahrain
09-04-2025
- Business
- Biz Bahrain
Bahrain hosts CEM2025 conference
Dr. Mohamed bin Mubarak Bin Dainah, Minister of Oil and Environment and Special Envoy for Climate Affairs, opened the CEM Middle East Conference and Exhibition on Emissions and Air Quality Monitoring (CEM2025). The conference is hosted by the Kingdom of Bahrain for the first time in the region, from April 8-10. Dr. Bin Dainah emphasised that Bahrain's hosting of the event reflects its commitment to enhancing international cooperation on environmental matters. He highlighted the conference as a key platform for knowledge-sharing and collaboration on emissions monitoring and air quality, supporting sustainable and balanced environmental practices. The conference includes over 40 technical presentations delivered by experts from around the world across seven main sessions covering emissions measurement, analytical technologies, and environmental compliance. The conference also includes panel discussions and hands-on workshops. On the sidelines of the conference, the minister visited the accompanying technical exhibition, featuring 55 leading international companies showcasing emissions monitoring equipment, smart monitoring solutions, and emissions reduction technologies. The exhibition offers participants the opportunity to explore the latest innovations and engage directly with global manufacturers and suppliers. BNA(R)
Bahrain News Gazette
17-02-2025
- Business
- Bahrain News Gazette
Environment Minister Discusses Global Cooperation on Sustainable Cooling Projects
Manama: Dr. Mohamed bin Mubarak Bin Dainah, Minister of Oil and Environment and Special Envoy for Climate Affairs, engaged with international delegations from the World Bank, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the Montreal Protocol Multilateral Fund during an international workshop organized by the Supreme Council for Environment (SCE). The workshop focused on the availability of air conditioning technologies in high-temperature countries. According to Bahrain News Agency, Dr. Bin Dainah met with the World Bank delegation, headed by Jiang Ru, to discuss future cooperation in implementing Bahrain's national cooling plans and projects aimed at phasing down hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). This initiative follows the approval of the Montreal Protocol Multilateral Fund's projects. The discussions also included a presentation on the World Bank's experiences in financing energy efficiency projects for air conditioning through revolving funds, which have effectively reduced energy consumption and operational costs in several countries. In a separate meeting with the UNDP delegation led by Xiaofang Zhou, Director of the Chemical and Waste Hub and Montreal Protocol Unit at BPPS, UNDP, the minister explored the programme's vision for implementing sustainable cooling projects. They addressed challenges associated with reducing ozone-depleting substances and supporting Bahrain's efforts to develop cooling strategies that align with the nation's climate conditions and global environmental standards. Further discussions with Dr. Tina Birmpili, Chief Officer of the Multilateral Fund for the Implementation of the Montreal Protocol, highlighted the fund's ongoing support for Bahrain's environmental initiatives since 1995. This includes the Hydrochlorofluorocarbon Phase-out Management Plan (HPMP), which is set to continue until 2030. Dr. Bin Dainah underscored the critical role of international cooperation in advancing sustainable cooling technologies. He emphasized enhancing countries' capacities to fulfill their environmental commitments under the Montreal Protocol by adopting innovative and eco-friendly cooling solutions tailored to regional climate challenges.
Bahrain News Gazette
17-02-2025
- Business
- Bahrain News Gazette
Oil Minister Inaugurates SCE International Workshop on Air Conditioning Technologies
Manama: Dr. Mohamed bin Mubarak Bin Dainah, Minister of Oil and Environment and Special Envoy for Climate Affairs, inaugurated the international workshop on the availability of air conditioning technologies in high-temperature countries organised by the Supreme Council for the Environment (SCE). According to Bahrain News Agency, the minister noted that the workshop follows the ratification of the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol by most GCC countries, committing them to a gradual reduction in the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) as refrigerants in cooling and air conditioning systems. Dr. Bin Dainah emphasised the importance of knowledge exchange and technology transfer in developing strategies to reduce the use of high-global-warming potential refrigerants, particularly in high-temperature climates that require sustainable and efficient cooling solutions. The minister highlighted the SCE's commitment to engaging all stakeholders in air conditioning technology development and manufacturing, along with end users, to assess the future availability, economic feasibility, and safety requirements of sustainable cooling technologies. This approach aims to guide the adoption of safe and sustainable air conditioning solutions over the next two decades, he added. The minister also noted that GCC countries began calculating their baseline HFC refrigerant consumption for 2024-2026 as part of preparations for strategic cooling plans covering 2028-2047. These plans focus on adopting sustainable technologies across the residential, commercial, industrial, transportation, and fire suppression sectors. The workshop brought together leading air conditioning manufacturers from Japan, China, the European Union, the United States, and the GCC, alongside experts in cooling technology, representatives from UN agencies responsible for implementing air conditioning and refrigeration planning strategies, the head of the Montreal Protocol Multilateral Fund, and representatives from GCC ozone units and standardisation bodies.
