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Arab News
26-04-2025
- General
- Arab News
Jazan municipality plants seedlings for green goals
RIYADH: Jazan municipality in Samtah governorate planted 100 diverse seedlings in Hittin Garden during Environment Week, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Held annually from April 20-26, the week promotes environmental awareness and sustainable practices. The 2025 theme, 'Our Environment is a Treasure,' highlights the Kingdom's efforts to conserve natural resources. Nasser bin Ahmed Atif, mayor of Samtah governorate, said the event aimed to raise community awareness about protecting the environment and enhancing environmental education. The regional branch of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, the National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification, the Technical College, and volunteer teams participated. Atif added that over the past two months, the municipality planted 1,270 seedlings of Moroccan jasmine, Indian jasmine, Bougainvillea, Vinca rosea, and Jacaranda across several locations in the governorate. The initiative is part of the Green Saudi Initiative, which seeks to preserve the environment, improve quality of life, promote environmental awareness, strengthen partnerships, and involve all segments of society in building a sustainable future.
Leaders
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Leaders
AlUla Launches "Arch Rock and Stargazing" to Promote Environmental Awareness
The AlUla Governorate has unveiled a new community initiative titled 'Arch Rock and Stargazing,' designed to spotlight one of the region's most iconic natural landmarks. This event combines environmental education with immersive experiences, encouraging both fun and a sense of responsibility toward nature. Launched in celebration of Earth Day (April 22) and Environment Week 2025, the initiative attracted a wide range of participants, including local residents and tourists. The goal is to foster a deeper connection to AlUla's unique landscapes, promote sustainable ecotourism, and engage the community in preserving the area's natural heritage. Related Topics: AlUla Manara Unveils Stellar Experience at AlUla Skies Festival 2025 Eid Al-Fitr 2025: Enjoy Unmissable Experiences in AlUla AlUla Skies Festival 2025: Spectacular Celebration of Celestial Heritage, Discovery Play Qiddiya City Joins the World Travel, Tourism Council Short link : Post Views: 1 Related Stories
Arab News
23-04-2025
- General
- Arab News
Environment Week unites Saudis for a sustainable future
Riyadh: The King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority organized a volunteer trip for more than 550 students to plant more than 3,000 seedlings during Environment Week. The initiative encourages positive environmental behavior among students, raises early age awareness, and fosters individual and collective responsibility for protecting the environment, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Held annually from April 20 to 26, Environment Week focuses on environmental awareness and sustainable practices. The 2025 theme, 'Our Environment is a Treasure,' reflects the Kingdom's efforts to conserve natural resources. The reserve supports sustainability and environmental education. It has planted more than 3 million seedlings, dispersed more than 4 tonnes of seeds and restored 700,000 hectares of land. At the Environment Week event in Sakaka, the authority is highlighting its achievements, including habitat restoration, seed dispersal and wildlife conservation. These efforts include reintroducing 1,455 animals and recording 177 new births, including endangered species such as the sand gazelle, Arabian oryx and mountain ibex. The authority's exhibition pavilion showcases the biodiversity of the reserve, home to more than 350 wildlife and 290 bird species. It also highlights initiatives to protect ecosystems, support sustainability and engage the community in conservation efforts. During Environment Week in Jeddah, government, private, and nonprofit entities showcased initiatives to raise environmental awareness and promote sustainability. The National Center for Environmental Compliance highlighted the public's role in environmental protection, compliance with regulations and reporting violations. The Vegetation Cover Development Foundation, established by the Ministry of Environment and the National Center for Vegetation Cover, presented nine initiatives aligned with the Saudi Green Initiative. These focus on environmental protection, energy transition and sustainability. Separately, the Islamic Arts Biennale hosted an interactive workshop on Jeddah's coral reefs, featuring academics from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology. The workshop explored the ecological and historical significance of coral reefs, threats like bleaching, and scientific efforts in reef restoration and biodiversity conservation. Organized to connect art with environmental issues, the event aimed to foster dialogue between the arts and sciences while promoting awareness of sustainability in line with Vision 2030. As part of Environment Week, the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture in Umluj, along with partner agencies and volunteer divers, organized a seabed cleanup at Duqm Beach. The campaign aimed to raise awareness about marine conservation by removing debris to protect coastal wildlife and ecosystems. Volunteer divers and authorities collaborated in underwater cleanups, highlighting the impact of joint environmental efforts. The initiative supports Vision 2030 goals of promoting sustainability and encouraging public responsibility for environmental protection. In Riyadh, the National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification took part in the Environment Week exhibition alongside public and private sector entities. The center launched nationwide awareness campaigns featuring interactive booths, educational activities, volunteer opportunities and greening efforts to promote public engagement in environmental protection. Its initiatives focus on restoring degraded land, conserving biodiversity, managing rangelands and parks and addressing violations like unregulated firewood collection. These efforts aim to build a resilient vegetation ecosystem and support sustainability goals. The Saudi Investment Recycling Co., a Public Investment Fund subsidiary, also took part in the event. Through its subsidiaries, the company showcased its role in supporting a green and circular economy in line with Vision 2030, focusing on waste diversion, emissions reduction and advanced recycling technologies. The group manages companies specializing in recycling, treating various types of waste and producing soil improvers, contributing to the Kingdom's broader sustainability efforts.
Arab News
22-04-2025
- Science
- Arab News
Saudi Arabia steps up dugong conservation
RIYADH: The dugong, or Dugong dugon, a marine mammal classified as vulnerable, remains a key indicator of marine biodiversity in Saudi Arabia. Found in the country's warm coastal waters, the species is considered an important marker of the health and stability of marine ecosystems, the Saudi Press Agency reported. During Saudi Arabia's Environment Week, the dugong featured prominently in events, drawing attention to ongoing conservation efforts and the responsibilities shared by researchers, environmental advocates, and policymakers. The National Center for Wildlife is leading initiatives to protect the dugong from further population decline. These efforts by the center include satellite tracking and scientific research to monitor its distribution in Saudi Arabia's territorial waters. Additionally, national plans are in place to manage and rehabilitate the species' natural habitats, supporting long-term sustainability and the conditions necessary for dugong reproduction and survival. On the international front, Saudi Arabia continues to strengthen global cooperation in marine conservation. In 2013, the Kingdom signed an agreement to protect dugongs and their habitats and has taken part in initiatives such as the Pacific Year of the Dugong, launched in 2011. Throughout Environment Week, the center presented recent studies and carried out public outreach activities. Educational programs were provided to students, visitors, and marine life enthusiasts, emphasizing the dugong's ecological role and the importance of preserving its habitat. The center also showcased modern tracking technologies used to study the species and its movements, the SPA reported.
Arab News
21-04-2025
- General
- Arab News
Healthier and greener nation is focus of Environment Week 2025
RIYADH: The organizers of Saudi Arabia's Environment Week are aiming to increase public engagement to secure a thriving and greener future for the country. The event began on Sunday and was attended by Environment, Water and Agriculture Minister Abdulrahman Al-Fadley, and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Jubeir. Reema Obaid, one of the participants, told Arab News: 'We are here at the environmental awareness initiative, which is raising awareness about our environment for a healthier and greener environment.' Obaid explained that children can gather at her booth to plant seeds or cuttings. Then they can either take their plants with them or donate them to national parks in the Kingdom. Another activity is 'Green Leader,' under the nation's Environment Fund. It is a green bus symbolizing the country's sustainability journey from the past to the present. Weed Al-Balawi, a participant in the initiative, said they designed it to 'deliver major concepts regarding sustainability, resource conservation, ancestral heritage, and technology in environmental conservation.' The aim was to ensure a 'simple and enjoyable way to benefit the target group, which is the age group from primary to intermediate school,' said Al-Balawi. She said the education stations at the event were created for the public to experience how people used sustainable practices in the past on a daily basis to coexist with nature and biodiversity. The final station at the event showed current practices, which includes how people are now using technology to protect the environment, said Al-Balawi. One of the examples displayed was the camel's watering place, where people would dig a small well for the animals next to the one they used for drinking. This ancient technique was used to prevent diseases spreading from animals to humans, and to reduce the amount of wasted water. The theme of this year's event is 'Our Environment is a Treasure' and will be held until April 26. A highlight was the debut of the National Environmental Performance Index, a strategic tool to monitor progress and guide policy. There were 13 agreements signed between the ministry's entities and the private sector to improve collaboration in environmental projects.
