Fatima Al -Siddiqi
The parliament’s dependence on the ISO 14001: 2015 for environmental management systems is a qualitative achievement that puts the Kingdom of Bahrain at the forefront of legislative institutions at the level of the Middle East and Asia. This trend reflects the Kingdom’s commitment to innovation and sustainable development, which makes it a model to be followed in various fields, and enhances its position as a leading country in the areas of sustainable development and environmental innovation.
The Kingdom always seeks to achieve sustainable progress in all sectors, as it adopts effective strategies aimed at enhancing economic growth without harming the environment or depleting natural resources, this commitment reflects Bahrain’s ambitious vision towards a more sustainable future, this commitment is to improve the quality of life for citizens by providing a healthy and safe environment that enhances their well -being, including improving air and water, reducing pollution, And the protection of natural resources, and the adoption of the ISO 14001: 2015 system is an important step towards achieving environmental goals, as the parliament’s commitment to enhancing environmental policies and working to implement the sustainable development goals, as preserving the environment requires continuous efforts from all institutions, the environmental management system is a vital tool to ensure the Kingdom’s consensus with local and international legislation, this system aims to protect the environment and prevent pollution and reduce the generation of waste, Improving the continuous environmental performance of the House of Representatives as an essential pillar of sustainable development, which contributes to protecting the environment and legal compliance that is compatible with the strategic plan for the House of Representatives for the period 2023-2026, which reduces legal and financial risks, as it focuses on increasing environmental awareness and providing the necessary training to ensure effective implementation, integrating environmental considerations in the decision-making process enhances the effectiveness of environmental policies, It contributes to improving societal awareness about the importance of sustainability.
Moreover, the adoption of environmental management criteria shows the commitment of institutions to social responsibility, through improving environmental practices, as these policies are a long -term investment that benefits the economy and the environment together, and the application of these standards enhances innovation, and contributes to reducing costs through the efficiency of resource use. The efforts of the House of Representatives in adopting the ISO system are in line with global trends towards sustainability, which It reflects the Kingdom’s commitment to leading global practices, as this achievement contributes to building a sustainable future, and a step towards achieving environmental goals enhances Bahrain’s reputation as a leading country in the field of sustainability.
