Environment and climate
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The UAE concludes its participation in “COP16” by emphasizing the importance of international cooperation to stop desertification
Riyadh (UNA/WAM) - The United Arab Emirates concluded its participation in the activities of the sixteenth session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (COP16) by stressing the importance of enhancing international cooperation...
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Saudi Arabia records 8 new species of rare and limited-spread local plants worldwide
Riyadh (UNA/SPA) – The Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, in cooperation with NEOM Company, announced the discovery and registration of eight new species of rare local plants, with limited distribution worldwide, in a step that highlights…
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Kingdom joins Earth Observation Group, welcomes creation of global science-policy alliance for Earth
Riyadh (UNA/SPA) - His Excellency the President of King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Dr. Munir bin Mahmoud Al-Desouki, welcomed the Kingdom’s joining the Earth Observation Group, which…
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Experts draw roadmap for vegetation development on third day of International Forum on Afforestation Technologies
Riyadh (UNA/SPA) - Five dialogue sessions were held yesterday, Sunday, as part of the closing day of the International Forum on Afforestation Technologies 2024, which is being held in conjunction with the United Nations Conference to Combat Desertification (COP16) in Riyadh.
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Saudi Green Initiative Dialogues Review Charity Work Successes and Initiative’s Role in Strengthening Society
Riyadh (UNA/SPA) – The fourth day of the Saudi Green Initiative Dialogues, which is being held in conjunction with the activities of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (COP16) held in Riyadh, witnessed a discussion…
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Royal Reserves CEOs highlight essential relationship between people and nature
Riyadh (UNA/SPA) – The third day of the Saudi Green Initiative Dialogues, entitled “From Desert to Green Oasis: Efforts to Resettle Wildlife in Their Natural Environments in the Kingdom,” witnessed…
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Conclusion of the fourth edition of the Saudi Green Forum
Riyadh (UNA/SPA) - The fourth edition of the Saudi Green Initiative Forum concluded yesterday, Wednesday, in the green zone of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (COP16), hosted by…
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Deputy Minister of Environment: We are confronting desertification with comprehensive development strategies to achieve food security and environmental sustainability in accordance with the goals of Vision 2030
Riyadh (UNA/SPA) - Deputy Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture, Eng. Mansour bin Hilal Al-Mushaiti, stressed that desertification represents a global challenge that affects food security and ecosystems, and that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia...
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Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs: The National Strategy for Red Sea Sustainability Enhances Its Use as a Recreational Destination and Economic Resource While Preserving Its Environmental Sustainability
Riyadh (UNA/SPA) – Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Cabinet Member and Climate Affairs Envoy Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir participated today in a dialogue session within the sessions of the…
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SDAIA CEO: AI has helped conserve 1.5 billion litres of water and reduce carbon emissions by the equivalent of one million trees
Riyadh (UNA/SPA) - The President of the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), Dr. Abdullah bin Sharaf Al-Ghamdi, stressed that harnessing the power of data and artificial intelligence has contributed to accelerating progress and building a more…
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