Saudi Green Initiative Forum 2024: Minister of Energy Inaugurates Fourth Edition
Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman inaugurated the fourth Saudi Green Initiative Forum in Riyadh. The event, themed “Action is in Our Nature,” aligns with the 16th UNCCD COP16 under the slogan “Our Land, Our Future.”
The two-day forum gathers policymakers, business leaders, and environmental specialists to address pressing environmental challenges. Key topics include land rehabilitation, cutting carbon emissions through innovation, funding the green transition, and preserving Saudi Arabia’s rich biodiversity.
Showcasing Saudi Arabia’s Sustainability Vision
The Saudi Green Initiative Gallery offers an immersive experience, featuring over 80 initiatives. Interactive displays, 3D maps, and performance panels highlight the Kingdom’s progress and goals in climate and environmental action.
From December 5 to 13, experts will deliver daily talks at the gallery. They will explore trends and innovations in sustainability, sharing insights on creating a greener future.
Ambitious Environmental Goals
The Saudi Green Initiative aims to cut annual emissions by 278 million tons by 2030. Efforts include boosting renewable energy capacity, advancing carbon capture technologies, and supporting circular carbon economy solutions.
The initiative plans to plant 10 billion trees to rehabilitate 74.8 million hectares of degraded land. To date, over 95 million trees have been planted, with 111,000 hectares rehabilitated.
Saudi Arabia aims to protect 30% of its land and marine areas by 2030. This includes re-establishing endangered wildlife populations to restore ecological balance.
