The Transition from Millennium Development Goals to Sustainable Development Goals: Is Bahrain Ready for Another 15-year Mission?

The Rio Earth Summit (Rio+20) represents a pivotal milestone in the history of sustainability. The significance of sustainability across all sectors is becoming increasingly evident. Consequently, the challenges and opportunities associated with sustainable development have never been more pronounced. Transitioning to a new development agenda can be particularly challenging for countries, as progress in the new agenda is often contingent upon the achievements of the previous one. Therefore, the outcomes of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) should be taken into account when formulating an integrated, holistic, and strategic framework for the 2030 Agenda, with the aim of localizing its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the national level. In this context, Bahrain has recognized the importance of aligning with the global community's efforts and addressing shared concerns on various issues. The findings from Bahrain's MDGs reports have contributed to ad-vancing sustainable development and enhancing governance effectiveness within their strategies, thereby facilitating the implementation of the SDGs and their incorporation into government action plans. This study concludes that Bahrain has successfully transitioned from the MDGs to the SDGs era. The two Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs) indicate that Bahrain is making steady progress toward achieving the SDGs outlined in the 2030 Agenda. Furthermore, the study proposes a framework for attaining the SDGs related to the industrial sector in Bahrain.