Saudi Arabia has announced the programs and themes of the fourth Saudi Green Initiative (SGI) Forum, according to Saudi Gazette.
SGI Forum
Set to kick off on December 3 in Riyadh, the forum will shed light on the Kingdom’s commitment to adopting collaborative and pragmatic solutions to secure a greener future.
The forum will coincide with the 16th session of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP16).
Therefore, it will represent a valuable platform gathering global leaders, climate experts, senior government officials, and industry CEOs, offering an important opportunity to address climate change challenges.
Moreover, the 2024 SGI Forum will include ministerial discussions, keynote addresses, panel discussions, and conversations with prominent leaders.
Wide Participation
Crucially, the authorities unveiled various speakers, as follows:
- Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman
- Former President of Senegal Macky Sall
- Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Climate Envoy Adel Al-Jubeir
- 4th President & CEO of Saudi Aramco Amin Nasser
- Secretary General & CEO of the World Energy Council Angela Wilkinson
- CEO & Chairman of the Board at TotalEnergies Patrick Pouyanné
- CEO of Air Liquide François Jackow
- Director General of the IUCN Dr. Grethel Aguilar.
Furthermore, the forum will feature the participation of Leading experts from global multilateral and environmental organizations, such as the World Bank and the Convention on Wetlands.
Five Pillars
With a special focus on accelerating the pace towards a greener future, the event will center around five key pillars:
- Greening Land for Global Good
- Energy Innovation Driving Emissions Reduction
- Financing the Green Transition for Sustainable Livelihoods
- Nature-Based Solutions for Climate and Community Resilience
- Biodiversity Protection as a Key to Climate Resilience
SGI Pavilion
Importantly, the forum will boast the SGI Pavilion, located inside the UNCCD COP16 Green Zone, providing visitors with an immersive experience full of interaction and activities.
Visitors are welcomed to tour the pavilion every day from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm for the duration of UNCCD COP16, apart from 3-4 December.
Therefore, visitors can tour five zones showcasing Saudi Arabia’s approach towards:
- Reducing Emissions
- Growing 10 Billion Trees
- Protecting Nature
- Promoting Sustainability
- Building a Sustainable Future.
In addition, SGI Pavilion this year boasts a Kids Zone, designed specifically to inspire Saudi Arabia’s youth to become environmental heroes.
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