Forever Green Campaign

Under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, wife of The King of Bahrain and Chairperson of the Consultative Council of the National Initiative for Agricultural Development, a national campaign for afforestation was launched under the slogan “Forever Green” in cooperation with the Ministry of Works, Municipalities Affairs, and Urban Planning and the Supreme Council for Environment (SCE) in October 2021. The aim of the campaign is to support the state’s strategies through coordination with the public and private sectors to implement afforestation projects and expand the green areas in the country. The campaign also aims to sustain the development of the agricultural sector in the Kingdom of Bahrain, highlight the aesthetic features of the country and restore its historic agricultural legacy.

Campaign Goals

Encourage youth to volunteer in the field of agriculture.
Protect the environment and reduce the effects of climate change.
Support the United Nations Decade for Ecosystem Restoration 2021 – 2030
Strengthen community partnership with civil society institutions and other relevant authorities
Honor Bahrain’s commitment towards UN Sustainable Development Goal 13 pertaining to climate action.
Support the plans of Ministry of Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning to increase greenery in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Campaign Objectives

Encourage the private sector to support afforestation projects.
Urge citizens and residents to contribute to the national effort for afforestation through home gardening.
Spread awareness among school and university students about agriculture as an integral part of the food and health security strategy, and as an important tributary of the Kingdom’s national economy.