NCVC Wins Gold Award for Sustainability at Stevie® Awards

The National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification (NCVC) has won the Gold Award in the Sustainability category at the 2024 Middle East & North Africa Stevie® Awards. The award was received by Eng. Ahmad Alanazi, General Manager of the Afforestation Program, during a ceremony held in Istanbul, Türkiye.

Recognition of Environmental Efforts

The NCVC was recognized for its contributions to the National Greening Program, a major project aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. This initiative focuses on:

• Environmental conservation
• Protecting natural resources
• Expanding green spaces
• Combating desertification

The program promotes the use of sustainable irrigation and ensures that the selected tree species are well-suited to the local ecosystem and climate. These efforts aim to achieve the ambitious target of planting 10 billion trees under the Saudi Green Initiative.

The Stevie® Awards: A Global Honor

The Stevie® Awards, established in 2002, honor outstanding organizations and professionals around the world. This prestigious award has participants from over 60 countries competing in various fields. Saudi Arabia’s NCVC took first place in the sustainability category, followed by Saudi Aramco in second place and Etihad Rail in third.

NCVC’s Commitment to Sustainability

The NCVC is dedicated to:

• Protecting and monitoring vegetation cover
• Rehabilitating degraded land
• Preventing illegal logging
• Managing rangelands
• Regulating grazing activities
• Protecting forests and parks

These efforts are part of the NCVC’s broader goal to support global climate change initiatives, reduce carbon emissions, and promote sustainable development. This aligns with the Saudi Green Initiative, which focuses on both environmental and economic sustainability.

Conclusion

The NCVC’s Gold Award at the Stevie® Awards highlights its commitment to environmental sustainability and its key role in achieving Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals. By focusing on greening efforts and sustainable practices, the NCVC continues to lead initiatives that benefit both the environment and the economy.