RIYADH: The second anniversary of the Saudi Green Initiative highlighted the efforts of the King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority to protect the environment and restore ecological balance.
The authority has launched field initiatives, awareness campaigns and rehabilitation programs, restoring over 700,000 hectares of land, planting 3 million trees and distributing 4 tonnes of seeds with help from more than 11,000 volunteers.
The SGI was launched by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, prime minister and chairman of the Higher Committee for the SGI, in 2021. It aims to unite community efforts in implementing effective and measurable actions for environmental protection, in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.
The authority has worked to protect vegetation cover from vehicle damage, educated the community about the importance of restoring vegetation and safeguarding the environment, and promoted land sustainability to create safe habitats for wildlife.
Additionally, it has shared awareness messages with local communities about the impacts and seriousness of logging practices.
Thursday’s celebrations highlighted the efforts of the SGI to increase environmental awareness across the Kingdom and motivate people to play their part in securing a healthier future for future generations.
The program also 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.
