SDG 14 RESEARCH
Assessment of spatial variations of particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5) in Bahrain identified by air quality index (AQI)
The rapid urbanization, industrialization, modernization, and the frequent Middle Eastern dust storms have negatively impacted the ambient air quality in Bahrain. The objective of this study is to identify the most critical atmospheric air pollutants with emphasis on their potential risk to health based on calculated AQI (air quality index) [...]
Relative Growth and Heterochely in the Blue Swimmer Crab Portunus pelagicus (Linnaeus 1758) from the Kingdom of Bahrain
Portunus pelagicus were obtained from a shallow coastal area in the Kingdom of Bahrain, Arabian Gulf (26 14 909 N and 50 297 121 E) during the years 2004 and 2005 using local fish trap on sandy mud or sand substrates. Different body measurements were carried out including fresh body [...]
Toxicity effect of graphene oxide on growth and photosynthetic pigment of the marine alga Picochlorum sp. during different growth stages
Graphene oxide (GO), a recently discovered material, has been investigated for many applications in various fields. Thus, an immense awareness should be paid on the potential effects of the material on the environment as huge quantities of GO may get to the environment. Aquatic organisms, marine algae as an example, [...]
SDG 14 BLOGS
801, 2020
University of Bahrain ranks among top 100 Universities in Four SDGs of Times Higher Education Impact Ranking 2020
The University of Bahrain (UOB) is ranked in the top 201-300 universities in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2020 among more than 800 institutions around the world. The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings assess the universities activities and performance in relation to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The [...]
801, 2020
University of Bahrain Environment and Sustainable Development PhD Program
The University of Bahrain’s PhD program in Environment and Sustainable Development (ESD) focuses on environmental sustainability, with an emphasis on the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. The program equips students with the knowledge and perspectives needed to answer important questions about diverse environmental problems. Nearly all colleges at the University of [...]
801, 2020
University of Bahrain Environment and Sustainable Development M.Sc. Programs
The University of Bahrain and the Prince’s Foundation (UK) jointly offer a Master’s program in Environment and Sustainable Development (ESD). The Prince’s Foundation is one of the international establishments specialized in design, planning and urban development that contributes to postgraduate studies in sustainable urbanism in partnership with universities in the [...]
SDG 14 Events
The 2nd International Conference on Sustainability and Resilience
The International Conference on Sustainability and Resilience is the second of the series of conferences and provides an international forum for presentations and discussion of research in all areas related to Sustainability and Resilience. This year’s special focus and theme for keynote speakers about Sustainability and resilience of engineering, [...]
Conversation on Hawar: Preservation and Development
The university participated in the week of Hawar Islands. These islands are RAMSAR site of international importance. They also nationally designated as protected areas. The university provided studies that can contribute to the conservation of the land and marine ecosystems of these islands. This include measure to identify and protect [...]
Protect our Environment from Plastics
The University of Bahrain participated in the National Environment Day of Bahrain. The public forum aimed to spread awareness related to the impacts of plastics on land and marine ecosystems. The study provided an account of the public opinions toward public littering both on land and coastal areas in Bahrain. [...]