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Leaders
10 hours ago
- Business
- Leaders
Saudi Green Building Forum Engages in 6th Global Climate, SDG Synergy Conference
The Saudi Green Building Forum (SGBF), represented by its Secretary-General and United Nations delegate, Eng. Faisal Al-Fadl, took part in the Sixth Global Climate and SDG Synergy Conference held in Copenhagen, Denmark. As part of the event, the SGBF organized a dedicated session that brought together leading experts from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the Municipality of Copenhagen, the University of Sussex, and Arup Group. During the session, Eng. Al-Fadl emphasized Saudi Arabia's leadership in advancing both technological and institutional approaches to help coastal cities address the impacts of climate change—particularly in response to environmental challenges along the Red Sea. The session provided a global stage to present the Kingdom's integrated approach to climate adaptation and sustainable urban development. It also promoted international collaboration by facilitating the exchange of knowledge and best practices, reinforcing the global commitment to the Paris Agreement and the United Nations 2030 Agenda. Related Topics : Saudi Green Building Forum Outlines Roadmap to Reduce Emissions Saudi Student Al-Qarni Selected to Engage with Global Science Leaders at ISEF 2025 World Radio Day: Saudi Arabia Focuses on Climate Change EU Gulf Envoy Hails Saudi Arabia's Vital Global Influence Short link : Post Views: 44 Related Stories
Trade Arabia
24-04-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
Saudi Green Building Forum becomes IAF member
The Saudi Green Building Forum (SGBF), scheme owner of SAAF, a certification trademark of Arab Green Building, has announced its membership as an association member of the International Accreditation Forum (IAF), thus reflecting its commitment to implementing international standards in conformity assessment. It also shows its keenness to promote sustainability practices in the built environment locally and regionally, said the statement from SGBF. IAF association members include organizations or associations representing the interests within an economy, region, or internationally, of a like group of entities that engage in, are subject to, make use of, accept or rely on, conformity assessment results from bodies accredited by accreditation body members of IAF, and which support the purpose of IAF. In this context, SGBF secretary-general Faisal Alfadl said: "The mutual recognition with the International Accreditation Forum reinforces the international community's confidence, the sustainability assessment certification framework, supporting Saudi non-governmental organizations in their environmental leadership and integration with global assessment systems based on transparency and credibility." As an association member, the Saudi Green Building Forum is committed to mutual compliance with the IAF's policies regarding conformity assessment by accredited bodies, requirements for the use of accreditation body member symbols, and the issuance of accredited conformity assessment certificates. It also adheres to the standard documents approved by the parties and the relevant application documents as a basis for conformity assessment activities submitted by assessment bodies, said the statement.
Zawya
24-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Saudi Green Building Forum joins International Accreditation Forum
Riyadh: The Saudi Green Building Forum (SGBF), scheme owner of SAAF®, a certification trademark of Arab Green Building, announced its membership as an association member of the International Accreditation Forum (IAF), reflecting its commitment to implementing international standards in conformity assessment and promoting sustainability practices in the built environment locally and regionally. IAF association members include organizations or associations representing the interests within an economy, region, or internationally, of a like group of entities that engage in, are subject to, make use of, accept or rely on, conformity assessment results from bodies accredited by accreditation body members of IAF, and which support the purpose of IAF. In this context, SGBF secretary-general Faisal Alfadl, stated: 'The mutual recognition with the International Accreditation Forum reinforces the international community's confidence, the sustainability assessment certification framework, supporting Saudi non-governmental organizations in their environmental leadership and integration with global assessment systems based on transparency and credibility.' As an association member, the Saudi Green Building Forum is committed to mutual compliance with the IAF's policies regarding conformity assessment by accredited bodies, requirements for the use of accreditation body member symbols, and the issuance of accredited conformity assessment certificates. It also adheres to the standard documents approved by the parties and the relevant application documents as a basis for conformity assessment activities submitted by assessment bodies. This membership grants the SGBF the right to participate in meetings and activities organized on behalf of the IAF, including its technical committees, to obtain non-confidential information about members, and to officially announce its membership.
