‘Save to Sustain’ Bahrain celebrates World Water Day

Manama : The Kingdom’s Adhari Park was filled with smiles as over 100 students took up the cause of saving water at a World Water Day event hosted by the Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) of Bahrain.
The EWA celebrated World Water Day and Gulf Conservation Week (22-28 March) to create awareness about water conservation and find solutions to water scarcity issues in the Gulf region.
The programme and exhibition was attended by representatives of the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), the Supreme Council for Environment, the Municipal Capital Council and deputies of the capital governorate.
Students reflected upon the importance of saving water and spread the message of ‘Save to Sustain’ through creative plays, self-composed songs and vibrant art-work.
“It is everyone’s responsibility to save this valuable resource but our main aim was to include children and youngsters in the process of water conservation and to create awareness. They are the future of Bahrain and an aware youth can make a world of a difference to its nation,” said Abbas Ali AlKhayat, spokesperson of Electricity and Water Authority.
Emphasising on the steps taken by the department, he added: “We have recently formed Water Conservation Committees in all schools. They educate students about different ways to conserve water and also teach them about important concepts such as sustainable development in a simple manner.”
The event also hosted an exhibition for students to showcase their themed artwork and innovative methods of preserving water. Students and experts from Shaikh Khalifa Bin Salman Institute of Technology presented inventive Hydroponic and Aeroponic water saving devices which help in creating a balance between water, soil and oxygen in the environment.
Speaking to DT News in line of the event, A. Hussain Bin Ali Mirza, the Electricity and Water Minister said: “The department is constantly trying to find ways of saving water in the Kingdom and solving the Gulf’s water scarcity issues. I am proud of my team to have initiated this event which includes so many students and hope to devise many more innovative and environment-friendly ideas in the future.”
A speech made by UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon was also read out at the event. World Water Day was established by the United Nations in 1992 in conformity with the recommendations of the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) to learn more about water-related issues, be inspired and make a difference.

Participants pose with the EWA heads and guests.

Chief Guests at the exhibition.

Students in action

Students perform at the event