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| Company type | Climate Change |
|---|---|
| Industry | Climate Change |
| Founded | 2021 |
| Headquarters | , |
| Website | www |
Saudi Green and Green Middle East Initiatives are a Saudi initiatives announced by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on March 27, 2021. The Middle East Green Initiative (MGI), is a regional collaboration aimed at addressing climate change and aligning with global environmental goals. It focuses on enhancing regional partnerships and building the necessary infrastructure to curb emissions and safeguard natural ecosystems.[1]
This collective approach positions MGI as a significant contributor to global climate efforts while unlocking substantial economic prospects for the region. To accelerate progress toward these objectives, the Crown Prince announced in November 2022 the creation of a dedicated MGI Secretariat, to be hosted by Saudi Arabia, alongside a financial commitment of $2.5 billion to fund MGI-related projects and governance.
The Saudi Green Initiative (SGI) is leading efforts to implement a long-term, sustainable climate strategy. Its work is centered around three main goals: cutting emissions, expanding green cover through afforestation and land restoration, and safeguarding both terrestrial and marine ecosystems. Since its inception in 2021, more than 85 initiatives have been launched, with ongoing progress being made daily. [2]
Vision & Target
[edit]The initiative commits to rehabilitate over 74 million hectares of land and restore Saudi Arabia’s natural greenery.[3] Growing 10 billion trees across Saudi Arabia is equivalent to rehabilitating over 74 million hectares of land. This whole-of-society effort will help to restore vital ecological functions, improve air quality, reduce sandstorms, and much more.
Sub-Initiatives
[edit]The initiative includes several initiatives, most notably the planting of 10 billion trees in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia over the coming decades. This is equivalent to rehabilitating approximately 40 million hectares of degraded land, meaning a 12-fold increase in the current tree-covered area. This represents the Kingdom's contribution of more than 4% toward achieving the goals of the Global Initiative to Reduce Land Degradation and Wildlife Habitat Degradation, and 1% of the global target of planting one trillion trees. Since the launch of the Saudi Green Initiative until 2023, Saudi Arabia has succeeded in planting 43.9 million trees and reclaiming 94,000 hectares of degraded land across the Kingdom.
On August 11, 2022, 24 initiatives were announced that directly contribute to the goal of planting 10 billion trees across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. These are:
2023
[edit]A study on planting 10 billion trees. A pilot project for planting mangrove trees in the Jeddah Islamic Port. An environmental restoration project in the Sharaan Nature Reserve. Afforestation of mosques.
2025
[edit]Planting 45 million trees on mountain terraces. Planting 4 million lemon trees and irrigating them with treated wastewater, contributing to 45% self-sufficiency in fruit and improving the Kingdom's ranking in the Global Food Security Index (GFSI). Establishing King Salman Park, one of the largest and most ambitious urban park projects in the world.
2027
[edit]Athletics Park Afforestation Initiative, planting more than 150,000 trees in Riyadh, increasing the total area of parks and green spaces by 4.5 million square meters. SABIC Afforestation Initiative, planting 5 million trees in three national parks (Saad National Park, Zulfi National Park, and Suwaidra National Park).
2030
[edit]Completion of the Green Riyadh Project. Planting 100 million mangrove trees, offsetting 96 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions, to maintain the stability of coastal ecosystems and prevent erosion. Planting 100 million local trees, offsetting approximately 45 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions, combating desertification, and providing habitats and refuges for numerous resident and migratory bird species. Preserving and rehabilitating vegetation cover in rangelands, Phase 1. Planting two million trees along highways and around establishments. Contributing to the "Let's Make It Green" campaign. Developing vegetation cover, wildlife, and infrastructure in 50 national parks. Sustainable forest management and development, by planting 60 million trees and rehabilitating 348,000 hectares of forest land, which will reduce 24 million tons of carbon emissions. Increasing vegetation cover along highways by planting 30 million trees along 16,000 km of highways to reduce the impact of vehicle carbon dioxide emissions, with benefits estimated at SAR 845 million by 2030. Saline Water Conversion Corporation's Afforestation Initiative. Planting 7 million wild trees in royal reserves will reduce carbon emissions by 2.8 metric tons, helping combat desertification, restore biodiversity, and improve quality of life. Private sector participation in vegetation development and combating desertification. Government sector participation in vegetation development and combating desertification.
2031
[edit]Increase forest area in the Al-Soudah region by planting one million trees, reducing more than 25,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions by 2031.
2036
[edit]"Green Qiblah," to plant 15 million trees in Makkah through community engagement programs and the use of technology.
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