Click here to go to the Health and health-related statistical information from the World Health Organization. In 1929 education was put under direct Government control, through the Ministry of Education. Higher education is available for secondary school graduates and can be obtained through the Bahrain University, Arabian Gulf University and specialized Institutes. EA collaborates with the Ministry of Education on regular introduction of environmental topics, literature and issues of national, regional and international nature in the school curriculum. Many schools have been encouraged to start recycling activities, and leading schools have already started Ecology clubs.
Children regularly take part in clean-up campaigns and project work on environment.
The conference was a big hit and was not only a learning experience for the participating students, but also received attention in the community. Considerable attention is given to training and general and professional staff, by supporting or encouraging them both to pursue their academic studies and to participate in workshops, technical conferences, seminars and specialized training courses. This is seen as a part of the continuous process to achieve the ultimate goal in making the Environmental Affairs Agency a learning institute. This information was provided by the Government of Bahrain to the fifth session of the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development. It is Government policy to provide housing in the various areas on the island, since housing is a key element for socio economic development.