Saudi Arabia celebrates its second annual Saudi Green Initiative (SGI) Day today, March 27, commemorating the launch of the initiative in 2021 by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister, and Chairman of the SGI Higher Committee. The day highlights the Kingdom’s ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability, climate action, and green development under the ambitious SGI vision.
Saudi Green Initiative
The Saudi Green Initiative is a nationwide effort to drive measurable environmental action, enhancing quality of life in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030. By integrating environmental protection, energy transition, and sustainability programs, SGI focuses on reducing emissions, expanding afforestation, restoring land, and safeguarding Saudi Arabia’s terrestrial and marine ecosystems. Through a comprehensive approach, SGI plays a pivotal role in advancing regional and global sustainability collaboration.
Under this year’s theme, “Promoting a Culture of Environmental Stewardship,” SGI Day highlights the power of collective action, uniting citizens, government entities, businesses, and nonprofits to tackle environmental challenges. The celebration concludes a month-long campaign, showcasing nationwide efforts toward sustainability.
Community Engagement, Awareness Campaigns
Throughout March, communities across the Kingdom participated in sustainability initiatives, supported by two major SGI awareness campaigns:
- #GreenRamadan encouraged individuals to share sustainable practices during Ramadan, such as reducing food waste, conserving water, and saving energy. Today, an interactive live mosaic on the SGI Day website highlights these inspiring actions, with contributions continuing beyond Ramadan.
- #PawsToChangeChallenge, led by SGI’s mascot Namour, motivated Saudi youth to adopt and share simple yet impactful sustainable habits on social media.
Building on Global Momentum
SGI Day 2025 follows the Saudi Green Initiative Forum, held alongside COP16 Riyadh last December. Additionally, the forum strengthened dialogue among policymakers, business leaders, and experts on addressing environmental challenges and advancing green transformation.
Key Achievements, Progress
The investments exceeding SAR 705 billion, SGI is driving 85+ initiatives across all 13 regions of Saudi Arabia, making significant strides toward its goals:
- Renewable Energy: 6.6 GW of clean energy capacity was added to the grid, with 44.2 GW under development.
- Emission Reduction: The Liquid Fuel Displacement Program operates four natural gas power plants (5.6 GW total), supporting the Kingdom’s 2030 energy mix goals.
- Afforestation & Land Restoration: 115 million trees planted and 118,000 hectares of degraded land rehabilitated (equivalent to 165,000+ football fields) as of 2024.
- Wildlife Conservation: Over 7,500 endangered animals, including the Arabian oryx, gazelles, ibex, houbara, and cheetahs, have been reintroduced through 10+ breeding and rewilding programs.
Moreover, these milestones reflect Saudi Arabia’s steadfast commitment to a sustainable future, balancing economic growth with environmental stewardship and reinforcing its leadership in global sustainability efforts.
For more details, visit SGI Day’s official website.
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