Bahrain announces 30% reduction in emissions by 2035, zero carbon by 2060 at COP28 – Gulf Today

  • Date: 11-Dec-2023
  • Source: Gulf Today
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Bahrain announces 30% reduction in emissions by 2035, zero carbon by 2060 at COP28 – Gulf Today





Officials tour the Bahrain Pavilion at Expo City Dubai. WAM

During its participation in the 28th United Nations Conference of the Parties (COP28), the Kingdom of Bahrain announced its commitment to the national carbon neutrality strategy that aims to reduce carbon emissions by 30 percent by 2035, and reach zero carbon by 2060.

The Kingdom of Bahrain is participating with a distinguished pavilion as part of its participation in the COP28 climate summit.



The displays inside the pavilion highlight the initiatives that the Kingdom has recently launched in this context, including the Bahrain's National Energy Strategy, and the launch of a $750 million fund, in addition to establishing the Safaa voluntary platform to offset carbon emissions.



The initiatives aim to enhance environmental security, in addition to highlighting the progress made in implementing the Kingdom launched its initiatives to contribute to enhancing environmental security.



Visitors tour the Bahrain Pavilion at Expo City Dubai. 

Mohammad Mezal, Environmental Specialist at Bahrain's Supreme Council, said that his country’s pavilion highlights the national action plan announced by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain, which aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060 through three paths: the low-carbon economy and adaptation