NCVC And Green Dahna 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 Green Dahna Association. This collaboration is designed to boost efforts in sustainable development of natural vegetation and rehabilitate degraded lands. It aligns with national goals to expand green areas in Saudi Arabia, supporting the Saudi Green Initiative by enhancing life quality and promoting sustainable practices.

Key areas of cooperation under this MoU include sharing national strategies to increase and preserve vegetation cover, protecting natural resources, and identifying suitable sites for tree planting. The partnership will also focus on selecting appropriate sapling species for each location. Additionally, it will promote the sustainable use of gray and treated water in irrigation processes.

Raising public awareness through environmental campaigns is another focus of this partnership. Both parties aim to foster positive behaviours in protecting vegetation cover. They plan to participate in research and studies to expand green spaces and collaborate on joint projects that serve developmental and environmental goals.

The agreement highlights the importance of organizing workshops and training sessions aimed at developing vegetation cover sustainability. These initiatives are crucial for enhancing community involvement in environmental initiatives, including efforts to protect certain floodplains and sandy meadows.

This MoU aligns with NCVC's broader mission to establish a framework for collaboration with civil society organizations and local associations. By uniting efforts, this partnership aims to develop natural vegetation cover, combat desertification, reduce sand encroachment, and restore wildlife habitats.

The NCVC remains committed to its mission of developing, protecting, and monitoring vegetation cover sites across the Kingdom. Its initiatives include rehabilitating degraded lands, combating illegal tree cutting, and overseeing the management of rangelands and national parks.

Contributing to Global Environmental Efforts

Through its projects, the NCVC actively contributes to global efforts to combat climate change and reduce carbon emissions. These efforts promote sustainable environmental and economic development in line with the Saudi Green Initiative's overarching goals.

This partnership is integral to Saudi Arabia's ongoing environmental efforts, including the ambitious project to plant 10 billion trees as part of Saudi Vision 2030. The collaboration between NCVC and Green Dahna Association is a significant step towards achieving these objectives.

With inputs from SPA