Resolution No. 44 of 2011 establishing the National Steering Committee for Biological Diversity. Country/Territory Bahrain Document type Regulation Date 2011 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Institution Biodiversity Aquatic animals Sustainable development Management/conservation Marine protected areas Monitoring Protected area Geographical area Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Small Island Developing States, Western Asia Entry into force notes The Law enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract Purpose of this Resolution, consisting of 8 articles, is establishing the National Steering Committee for Biological Diversity, headed by the President of the General Authority for the Protection of Marine Resources, Environment and Wildlife. The Committee aims at overseeing the preparation and implementation of policies and programs aimed at the preservation of biodiversity and encourage its use in a sustainable manner. It is also responsible for fulfillment of regional and international obligations related to biodiversity and, in particular, for obligations stipulated in bilateral and multilateral agreements. To achieve its objectives, the Committee shall perform, inter alia, the following tasks: prepare, update, review and follow up the implementation of the Strategy and the National Action Plan for Biodiversity; determine the terrestrial and marine sites of high environmental importance; develop guidelines for the selection and management of protected areas; propose mechanisms for strengthening the framework of cooperation and coordination in the field of conservation of biodiversity with other countries and regional and international institutions; propose plans and programs that contribute to improvement of environmental awareness. Full text Arabic Website www.bahrain.bh