Bahrain has reiterated its commitment to reaching zero neutrality by 2060 and implementing the interim goals to achieve it related to renewable energy and energy efficiency.

 

Participating at the opening of the 13th session of the General Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena), being held in Abu Dhabi, the Electricity and Water Affairs Minister Yasser bin Ibrahim Humaidan, outlined the steps taken by the Government of Bahrain to achieve sustainability of energy resources and the national level efforts to encourage investments in renewable energy projects and increase the percentage of renewable energy resources in the total energy mix.

 

He indicated the kingdom's keenness to intensify efforts to achieve the goals of sustainable development, especially the seventh goal related to sustainable energy, which is a main focus of the work of Irena in addition to international efforts to address climate change, a Bahrain News Agency (BNA) report said.

 

Ministerial sessions

The minister also participated in several other ministerial sessions to discuss the future vision, plans and experiences in the fields of renewable and clean energy.

 

The sessions stressed the important role of renewable energy to contribute to preserving the environment and addressing climate change without negatively affecting development efforts.-- TradeArabia News Service