Marking the International Day for Biological Diversity, the UN said accelerated implementation of the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework is essential, stressing that governments, businesses, and communities must work together to restore and safeguard nature through coordinated efforts.
The warning comes as countries intensify efforts to meet biodiversity targets amid rising environmental pressures, including habitat loss and marine degradation.
In Bahrain, biodiversity and environmental sustainability have become key elements of national policy, with expanded marine conservation initiatives and large-scale afforestation programmes aimed at strengthening ecosystem resilience.
A recent subregional dialogue under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) held in Bahrain highlighted the need to improve biodiversity monitoring, reporting systems, and regional cooperation across Western Asia, while also addressing gaps in financing and technical capacity.
The kingdom has advanced its environmental agenda through the National Afforestation Plan and the Bahrain Mangroves Initiative, with officials reporting the planting of 2.45 million trees and early achievement of mangrove targets.
The Supreme Council for the Environment (SCE), operating under the slogan “We salute the heritage, we protect the sea,” has also introduced stricter marine protection measures, including efforts to reduce plastic pollution by promoting biodegradable fishing gear.
