Saudi Arabia Highlights Environmental Progress at IUCN Forum

Riyadh: Saudi Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Abdulrahman Al-Fadhli highlighted the Kingdom’s significant environmental progress at the 10th Regional Forum of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) for West Asia.

Key Achievements

• National Environmental Strategy: The Kingdom has adopted a comprehensive National Environment Strategy to guide its environmental efforts.
• Global Initiatives: Saudi Arabia has actively participated in global initiatives, such as those launched during the G20 Riyadh Summit, to conserve biodiversity and combat land degradation.
• Saudi Green Initiative: The Kingdom has launched the Saudi Green Initiative and the Middle East Green Initiative to protect 30% of its land and marine areas by 2030.
• Institutional Framework: Saudi Arabia has established a strong institutional framework, including specialized centers and an environmental fund, to support its environmental goals.

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Collaboration and Partnerships

The IUCN forum provided a platform for exchanging ideas, addressing environmental challenges, and developing conservation strategies among West Asia members. The National Center for Wildlife (NCW) played a key role in organizing the forum and facilitating collaboration with IUCN.

The forum aimed to enhance international cooperation to combat land degradation and drought, contributing to environmental, economic, and social benefits worldwide.

Future Goals

Mohammad Qurban, CEO of the National Center for Wildlife, emphasized the importance of global collaborations to achieve a shared goal of restoring and protecting the environment in Saudi Arabia. He expressed hope that the forum would lead to joint efforts with IUCN to protect the environment.

Razan Al-Mubarak, president of the IUCN, highlighted the need to transition from traditional to renewable energy to address rising temperatures. She emphasized the importance of accelerating this transition to achieve climate goals.

Overall Impact

The IUCN forum contributed to raising awareness, promoting collaboration, and advancing environmental initiatives in the region. Saudi Arabia’s leadership and commitment to environmental protection were evident throughout the event.

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