THIS INITIATIVE WAS PLACED ON HOLD DUE TO COVID-19
A Year of Water
Ongoing Program in Bahrain 2019-2022
On the occasion of its co-organization and hosting of the conference “Water in the MENA Region: Preparing for a Changing World”, the University of Bahrain brings to the public of the Kingdom of Bahrain a series of ongoing water-themed events, public projects and water-related exhibitions in an ongoing program that is entitled “A Year of Water” in the Kingdom of BAHRAIN.
This series of events which will run through the years 2019-22, is organized both by the University and also in partnership with other collaborators, will serve to broaden the mission and scope of the conference. Complimenting the objectives of Future Earth MENA Regional Center based at The Cyprus Institute – that of seeking the involvement to the largest extent possible of stakeholders from multiple sectors – it is hoped that the varied events of this Program will bring attention to important local and regional water issues and likewise, engage all areas of society in Bahrain in a conversation around a subject that is of such great consequence in the MENA region, and globally.
Main Water Program Events |
Organized by the University of Bahrain (UoB) to involve the younger citizens of the country, the first “Year of Water” event, “Water and Our Youth” took place on the 11th of July 2019 and marked the soft launch of the University’s Water Program. It was hosted at the Sharifa Alawadhi Children and Youth Club, an organization affiliated to the Ministry of Labour & Social Development, which provides cultural, educational, social and recreational services for children.
Sharifa ALAWADHI Children and Youth Club
Held under the patronage of H.E. Jameel Bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan, Minister of Labour & Social Development, the objective of this afternoon of art was a participatory event in which youth between the ages 7-15 could think about the subject of water and create original artwork around 3 proposed topics:
· Water and the Home
· Water and the Environment
· Sharing Water
Environment & Sustainable Development Week
· Events at the University of Bahrain ·
Visit by Prof. Manfred A. Lange
Director, Future Earth MENA Regional Center
Seminar: Addressing Pressing Challenges in the MENA Region
Workshop: Climate Change Impacts & Mitigation/Adaptation Options for the Middle East and Bahrain
BIGS 2020 postponed due to COVID-19
BAHRAIN International Garden Show (BIGS)
BIGS is the leading garden show in the Arabian Gulf and is organized by the National Initiative for Agricultural Development (NIAD) of Bahrain. 17th BIGS theme, Water: Regenerating Life.
The University of Bahrain participates with a pavilion from the College of Science & the College of Engineering.
Bahrain International Convention & Exhibition Center
Manama | Bahrain
