NCVC And Al-Dahnaa Green Association Collaborate To Enhance Green Space Development In Saudi Arabia

The National Center for Vegetation Cover (NCVC) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Al-Dahnaa Green Association. This collaboration is designed to boost cooperation for the sustainable development of natural vegetation and the rehabilitation of degraded lands. It aligns with Saudi Arabia's environmental sustainability goals, aiming to expand green spaces and support the Saudi Green Initiative.

Both organisations will work together on several key areas. They will exchange national strategies to increase and preserve vegetation cover, protect natural resources, and identify suitable sites for tree planting. This includes selecting appropriate sapling species for each location. The partnership also focuses on using gray and treated water sustainably in irrigation processes.

Raising public awareness is another focus of this partnership. Environmental campaigns will be organised to promote positive behaviours in protecting vegetation cover. Workshops and training sessions aimed at developing and sustaining vegetation cover are also planned. These efforts aim to foster a culture of environmental responsibility among the public.

The MoU supports NCVC's mission to collaborate with civil society organisations and local associations. By joining forces, they aim to develop natural vegetation cover, combat desertification, reduce sand encroachment, and restore wildlife habitats. These initiatives are crucial to Saudi Arabia's ongoing environmental efforts, including the ambitious goal of planting 10 billion trees as part of Vision 2030.

Research and studies will be conducted to expand green spaces further. Both parties will collaborate on joint projects that serve developmental and environmental goals, such as protecting floodplains and sandy meadows while enhancing community involvement in environmental initiatives.

The NCVC remains dedicated to its mission of developing, protecting, and monitoring vegetation cover sites across Saudi Arabia. Its initiatives include rehabilitating degraded lands, combating illegal tree cutting, and managing rangelands and national parks. Through these projects, the NCVC contributes to global efforts against climate change by reducing carbon emissions.

This strategic partnership not only enhances cooperation but also supports sustainable environmental practices across Saudi Arabia. By working together, both parties aim to improve quality of life through expanded green spaces while promoting sustainable environmental practices in line with the Saudi Green Initiative's objectives.

With inputs from SPA