Kingdom celebrates Saudi Green Initiative
RIYADH: Thursday marked the second anniversary of the Saudi Green Initiative, a Kingdom-wide program designed to increase environmental awareness and motivate people to play their part in securing a healthier future for generations to come.
Its goal to bring people together and bolster community engagement is key to raising the quality of life for all citizens and residents and aligns with the sustainable development goals of Saudi Vision 2030.
"The actions we take today will define the environmental legacy we leave behind,' Dr. Khaled Al-Abdulkader, CEO of the National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification, told Arab News.
He went on to praise the 'bold leadership, pioneering strategies, and … unwavering commitment to sustainability' of Saudi Arabia.
The initiative, launched in 2023, seeks to bind sustainable programs with the nation's broader green objectives, such as reducing toxic emissions, improving afforestation and land restoration, and preserving land and marine ecosystems.
It is also testimony to the leadership's green vision and drive to position the Kingdom at the forefront of sustainable development on both a local and global scale.
Saudi Arabia's leading role in protecting the environment was highlighted in December when it hosted the 16th session of the Conference of the Parties of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification, or COP16.
The global gathering provided a platform for policymakers, business leaders and other experts to share ideas and insights on tackling environmental challenges and developing a collective path for green transformation.
At the local level, the Kingdom's leaders have initiated a number of campaigns to raise awareness of the need for sustainable practices.
Among them is Ramadan of Goodness, which encourages people to minimize food waste and be more aware of their consumption of vital resources like electricity and water during the holy month.
It encompasses more than 85 environmental protection and green development programs, including the rehabilitation of 18,000 hectares of degraded land and the reintroduction of more than 7,500 endangered species through breeding programs.
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