From Ambition to Action | July 2024
Saudi Green Initiative
The Saudi Green Initiative will chart a path for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in protecting the planet.
This month, Saudi Arabia witnessed the launch of the National Cheetah Conservation Strategy, as four adorable cheetah cubs were welcomed into the world.
Discover more about this and other milestones, including investments to meet growing water demands and the Kingdom’s move toward food self-sufficiency.
?? Carbon Capture and Utilization Challenge launched
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Economy and Planning and Ministry of Energy have teamed up to launch the Carbon Capture and Utilization Challenge on the World Economic Forum’s UpLink platform .
Fostering innovation among startups, the challenge encourages submissions for carbon reduction solutions. The deadline for submissions is Thursday 12 September 2024.
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?? Solar-powered lights making Saudi Arabia’s roads safer
Saudi Arabia has seen a 92% reduction in traffic accidents, thanks to the installation of solar-powered lighting at 149 road intersections across the Kingdom.
These new lights are not only improving night visibility for drivers, but have reduced operational costs and carbon emissions associated with traditional energy sources.
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???$150M investment for new water and environmental projects
The National Water Company has announced 14 new water and environmental projects, valued at over SR561 million ($150 million) in Saudi Arabia’s Qassim region.
These projects include the construction of reservoirs, water pipelines, and pumping stations to meet the growing water demand and enhance the quality of life and services for the region's residents.
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???Over 1.2M trees and shrubs enhance royal reserves
This year, the Royal Reserve Development Authority has planted over 1.2 million trees and shrubs in the Imam Abdulaziz bin Mohammed and King Khalid royal reserves.
Indigenous wild plants were selected, including the Sidr, Talh, Arfaj and Arta species. The authority’s greening efforts began in 2021 and are part of the national afforestation target to grow 10 billion trees under SGI.
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???New investment in Saudi Arabia’s agricultural sector
The Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture has announced exciting new investments in Saudi Arabia’s agricultural sector.
Five projects will boost domestic crop production, reduce dependence on imported food, and ensure long-term food security. This includes cultivating orchards, coffee, and palm trees, as well as growing flowers and wild plants. These efforts align with Vision 2030 ambitions to achieve self-sufficiency, already reached in the production of eggs, dates, and fresh dairy products.
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???National Cheetah Conservation Strategy launched as four cubs born
The National Center for Wildlife (NCW) has launched the National Cheetah Conservation Strategy, setting out how the animals will be reintroduced to their natural habitats within Saudi Arabia.
It comes as four cheetah cubs were born through NCW’s Cheetah Conservation Program, inaugurated last year. Noting the breakthrough, NCW CEO, Dr. Mohammed Qurban , underscored the “unwavering commitment” to ensure a sustainable future for cheetah populations in the Kingdom.
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3 个月Interested to join SGI
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3 个月Just to give you an idea of how information spreads, 2 days ago I was in a small town in NZ and found myself telling a local person about the Saudi Green Initiative. The conservation got there because we started talking about windmills. I hope one say to visit the Kingdom and maybe see some of the initiatives.
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2030 is just 6 years away
3 个月Congratulations on starting the road to repopulating KSA with cheetah. I believe that leopards are also on the timeline, but later.
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