Bahrain is a small island developing state situated in the Arabian Gulf. The country is characterized by a hot desert climate, with hot and humid summers and temperatures often exceeding 40°C. The arid environment and limited freshwater resources make Bahrain particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. The Kingdom joined the Global TNA Project in 2025, and is currently assessing adaptation and mitigation climate technologies that can strengthen climate action and resilience.
As a result of ongoing climate change, the country’s coastal infrastructure and low-lying areas are at risk from sea-level rise, which could lead to erosion, saltwater intrusion, and flooding. In addition, increased temperatures and prolonged heatwaves threaten public health, agricultural productivity, and water availability, further straining Bahrain’s scarce freshwater resources. In response to these challenges, Bahrain has outlined key adaptation and mitigation contributions in its NDCs under the Paris Agreement, that include nature-based solutions and energy-related measures. Bahrain has also announced a series of ambitious climate commitments, including a long-term goal of reaching net zero by 2060. Bahrain has also developed a National Adaptation Investment Plan that enhances the resilience of key sectors against potential climate change impacts. This plan includes a range of projects, include scaling wastewater reuse, strengthening the resilience of the agriculture sector, and supporting mangrove restoration and afforestation projects, among others. Through its various initiatives, Bahrain seeks to build a sustainable and climate-resilient future, that ensures the well-being of its population and the preservation of its natural resources.
Bahrain’s priority sectors under the TNA project builds on existing climate-related and stakeholder priorities, and cover Water and Ecosystems & biodiversity for climate adaptation and, Transportation and the Built Environment & energy efficiency for mitigation. Bahrain aims to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2035, relative to business-as-usual projections, and is also focusing on climate adaptation strategies to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change. The TNA will play an important role in identifying priority technologies to reach Bahrain’s national climate goals.
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