 - - work on human health and the environment is reduced. Thus, the Green Buildings Guide was issued pursuant to Resolution No. (212) of 2019 so that construction work is carried out consistent with green requirements and specifications, which contributes to the optimal use of resources, increases efficiency and reduces the various adverse effects of construction work on the environment. Summary of the Supreme Council for Environment’s response: The Supreme Council reported that the upgrade of Tubli Sewage Treatment Plant is being implemented by the Ministry of Works to develop and expand the Plant, which is expected to be completed in 2024. In addition, other current projects with the Ministry of Works are expected to contribute to improving water recharge in Tubli Bay and the environmental situation in the surrounding area. In addition, the Supreme Council is in the process of developing a sustainable policy for the management of sludge resulting from wastewater treatment in coordination with the Ministry of Works to reduce air pollution resulting from sludge treatment and disposal. The Supreme Council also added that it has launched the National Plan for Persistent Organic Chemical Pollutants (POPs) and has developed future policies to control and prevent the release of these pollutants in all sectors and the environment. Moreover, it has developed the Bahrain Zero Carbon Neutrality Plan, which involves reducing emissions, intensifying afforestation and expanding Mangroves areas, and supervises its implementation. - - - The Supreme Council, in cooperation with the relevant government agencies, visited all service facilities located within the residential areas in the governorates in an initiative to rectify the conditions of residential neighborhoods close to these facilities. The Supreme Council has participated with Muharraq Municipality in surveying the old houses that contain hazardous asbestos sheets to ensure that they are dealt with in an environmentally sound manner. The Supreme Council has developed an air quality monitoring network and increased the number of its stations from (3) to (13) geographically spread stations, and has monitored the backfilling and dredging activities for a number of projects through field visits. Third: Recommendations pertaining to the community partnership system 1) Text of the Recommendation: Prepare a reference guide to humanize cities and make them more sustainable. 2) Text of the Recommendation: Rehabilitate cities whereby streets are improved by providing trails intended to be used by pedestrians and paths for bicycles to create a healthy and sustainable environment for all. 3) Text of the Recommendation: Improve water quality. 4) Text of the Recommendation: Preserve the heritage of the cities. 5) Text of the Recommendation: Encourage the key sectors in the Kingdom to adopt proper and safe methods of waste 47