Mbabane, May 13 (BNA): The Second Deputy Speaker of the Shura Council, Dr. Jihad Abdullah Al-Fadhel, affirmed that His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa opened the way for the legislative authority to carry out its national responsibilities freely. And independently, benefit from global democratic and parliamentary practices to develop a system of legislation and laws that drive the sustainability of national development.
She also praised the continuous royal directives to support international parliamentary initiatives and endeavors aimed at achieving the good of countries, their development, and the advancement of their peoples.
And she stressed the important role that parliamentarians play in developing legislative and legal solutions and measures that help find effective mechanisms and programs to achieve the goals of sustainable development and the prosperity of their country, expressing her pride in the continuous support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad. Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to the legislative branch, in line with royal directives.
Al-Fadil made these statements during his presidency of the second session of the 10thy Retreat of the Association of Senates, Shura and Equivalent Councils in Africa and the Arab World (ASSECAA), hosted by the Kingdom of Eswatini from 11-13 May. The meeting focused on the importance of the green economy in achieving sustainable development in Africa and the Arabs. world.
In his speech before the session, Dr. Al-Fadil called for adopting a set of recommendations aimed at enhancing the role of the green economy in achieving sustainable development in Africa and the Arab world.
These mainly include the adoption of an initiative to launch an Arab-African platform to support renewable energy projects, and to develop the technologies necessary to meet climate challenges by working together in the diplomatic and parliamentary framework to enhance economic cooperation in all fields, and to create innovative and sustainable projects. Increasing green spaces, especially in Arab and African countries, to reduce carbon levels and emissions that cause climate change.
Dr. Al-Fadhel suggested continuing to invest in development projects for carbon capture and storage technologies, as it is the basis for achieving a sustainable green economy that contributes to reducing the risks of climate change, and commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by creating qualitative and innovative opportunities. In the national economy to define a lifestyle based on environmentally friendly and carbon-free practices, as well as continuing to develop renewable energy, stimulating the private sector and raising energy efficiency to participate effectively in the transition from dependence on natural resources to dependence on renewable energy sources.
She indicated that the Kingdom has made extensive efforts to move towards a green economy based on competitiveness, fairness and sustainability.
In this regard, she emphasized that since the launch of Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030, the Kingdom has taken steady steps to build a strong economy with diversified sources of income, and to move from relying on natural resources as a source of income to creating sustainable opportunities in the country. Economy and contribute to the development of non-oil sectors and increase the size of the gross domestic product.
She also referred to Bahrain’s declaration of its commitment to reach carbon neutrality by 2060, in compliance with global responsibilities.
Dr. Al-Fadhel stressed at the conclusion of her speech that Bahrain shares the Arab and African countries’ concerns about the climate change crisis in the region, and therefore it has adopted efforts to shift to a green economy by achieving more than 95% of its national renewable energy. energy targets, and more than 80% of its national targets for energy efficiency, noting that Bahrain’s initiatives are in line with the initial target of reducing carbon emissions by 30% by 2035.
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