treatment and expedite the enforcement of implementing the best air quality standards for all citizens and residents alike. 6) Text of the Recommendation: Pay more attention to the problem of sewage water and the odors resulting from it and propose solutions by upgrading the sewage network in conformity with the most environmentally sound systems. - 7) Text of the Recommendation: - Allocate model parks in all the regions of the Kingdom of Bahrain. - 8) Text of the Recommendation: Adopt an approach that integrates the activities of the government and civil society institutions in matters related to the environment by activating the role of these organizations pertaining to monitoring and surveillance to take part in the protection of the environment. - 9) Text of the Recommendation: - Step up the cooperation of the governmental agencies concerned with the environment with universities and research centers to contain the problem of human settlement, study the environmental impact, and conduct a study on natural water channels.   - - Summary of the Urban Planning and Development Authority’s response: The Authority confirms recommendation No. (1). In addition, it has participated in the preparation of a reference guide on the same subject at the level of the Secretariat General of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC). The Authority concurs with recommendation No. (2). Concerning recommendation No. (3), the Authority stated that it has 48 participated in the preparation of a guide on the quality of life in the Gulf cities at the level of the Secretariat General of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC). The Authority concurs with recommendation No. (4), and proposes to present the recommendation to the Authority for Culture and Antiquities. Regarding recommendations No. (5) and (6), the Authority indicated that they are outside its jurisdiction. Regarding recommendation No. (7), the Authority stated that it allocates sites for establishing public gardens and parks in the various locations in the Kingdom. Concerning recommendation No. (8), the Authority reported that the government exerts every effort to enhance integration between the public sector and civil society institutions. Regarding recommendation No. (9), the Authority clarified that it is outside its jurisdiction. Summary of the Ministry of Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning’s response: The concerned entity reported that there is a joint committee with specialists from the Ministry of Transportation to approve special paths designated for pedestrians and bicycles, and a special committee to study building facades to preserve the heritage character of cities. In addition, the concerned entity stated that it makes every effort to establish more gardens, trails and model parks. Moreover, the various municipalities together with the Capital Municipality have formed citizen volunteer teams, called the Friends