June 9th, 2009 @ kadraoui
A CONFERENCE will highlight challenges facing Bahrain’s environment later this month. The ‘Environmental Protection, Water and Power Conservation – Critical Challenges, Solutions and Opportunities’ at the Banyan Tree Desert Spa and Resort, Al Areen, will also highlight solutions and opportunities. It will be held on June 20 under the patronage of Public Commission for the Protection of Marine Resources, Environment and Wildlife president Shaikh Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa. “It will highlight concerns and issues related to the protection and conservation of the environment,” said Canadabased organisers Crystal International chairwoman and president Mina Leonora. “It aims to increase awareness, open the line of better communication, raise the level of commitment and highlight policies, methods and steps to preserve and protect the environment. “The idea is also to address the global issue seriously and with commitment for the welfare of present and future generations.” Foreign Ministry bilateral relations director Dr Dhafer Al Umran will be among 20 peo ple from around the world to address the conference. He will highlight the need to strike a bal nce between development and environmental protection. The conference theme is ‘Ways to a Better Life’. Other speakers include Royal Charity Organisation general secretary Dr Mustafa Al Sayed, Bapco chief executiveAbdulkarim Al Sayed, Bahrain International Circuit chief executive officer Martin Whitaker and Gulf Air chief executive officer Björn Näf. Ms Leonora said with the right support from industry, Bahrain could control pollution, reduce carbon emissions and maintain its environment. “The impact of climate change all over the world cannot be taken for granted and Bahrain is not the only one facing the same environmental situations.
“With the involvement of all parties and their commitment, it could lessen the repercussions
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