Tashkent: Member of Parliament Dr. Mahdi Abdulaziz Al Shuwaikh reaffirmed the Kingdom of Bahrain's commitment to reducing methane emissions as a key pathway in addressing the global climate crisis. He noted that Bahrain is pursuing ambitious policies and implementing practical measures to advance this goal.
According to Bahrain News Agency, this announcement came during the participation of the Kingdom's parliamentary delegation, represented by Dr. Al Shuwaikh, in a workshop organized by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). The workshop, titled "Reducing Methane Emissions: A Critical Pathway to Addressing the Climate Crisis," was held as part of the IPU's 150th Assembly in Uzbekistan.
In his remarks, Dr. Al Shuwaikh stated that the Kingdom has pledged to achieve net-zero emissions by 2060 and to reduce methane emissions by 30% by 2035. He outlined Bahrain's integrated national strategy, which includes improving energy efficiency, expanding renewable energy use, developing waste management legislation, promoting reuse, and adopting a circular carbon economy approach.
He emphasized the importance of international cooperation and knowledge-sharing among parliaments to advance climate-related legislation. He also noted that Bahrain is continuing to implement targeted projects across various sectors particularly energy, industry, and transport to reduce emissions.
Dr. Al Shuwaikh highlighted international reports indicating that methane reduction can deliver immediate and effective results in limiting global warming. He stressed the need for cohesive legislative and executive efforts at both national and international levels to confront climate challenges.
He further underlined the importance of adopting balanced policies that address climate change while safeguarding livelihoods in affected sectors, especially agriculture. He pointed to opportunities for developing innovative agricultural technologies that help lower emissions, reusing agricultural waste instead of burning or discarding it, reducing landfill dependency, and capturing methane for energy use and sustainable development.