{"id":51500,"date":"2021-10-23T13:56:20","date_gmt":"2021-10-23T10:56:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/riyadh\/en\/?p=33784"},"modified":"2021-10-24T21:34:35","modified_gmt":"2021-10-24T17:34:35","slug":"the-saudi-green-initiative-shows-just-how-much-the-kingdom-is-fighting-climate-change","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/jeddah\/en\/feature\/the-saudi-green-initiative-shows-just-how-much-the-kingdom-is-fighting-climate-change\/","title":{"rendered":"The Saudi Green Initiative Shows Just How Much The Kingdom Is Fighting Climate Change"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With the Saudi Green Initiative (SGI) Forum currently underway in Riyadh, we take a look at Saudi Arabia&#8217;s attempts to combat climate change.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Planting 10 Billion Trees<\/h2>\n<p>Saudi Arabia is literally turning the desert green with this initiative rehabilitating some 40 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saudigreeninitiative.org\/\">million<\/a> hectares in the process. They&#8217;ve already planted 10 million trees under the &#8216;Let&#8217;s Make it Green&#8217; initiative across the country.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Saudi Green Day <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Riyadh?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Riyadh<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/XBpDUI0itQ\">pic.twitter.com\/XBpDUI0itQ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Abdulhadi Habtor (@Alhabtour) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Alhabtour\/status\/1451797117178101762?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 23, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>2. World&#8217;s Largest Oasis Project<\/h2>\n<p>Al Ula is turning into one of the biggest tourist attractions and many developmental projects in the region are currently underway. Part of the Al Ula master plan is to create an area of 10 million m2 comprising <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saudigreeninitiative.org\/\">green<\/a> and open spaces.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CEgNep6DTSw\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CEgNep6DTSw\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by MOBILEPHOTOGRAPHY (@rnoldphotography)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>3. Restoring Mangrove Forests<\/h2>\n<p>The Farasan archipelago is home to some of the world&#8217;s most beautiful mangrove forests, which, along with other places where they may be found, are being restored. Over 4 million mangrove trees have been planted by oil giant Saudi Aramco.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Al-Qandal Forest located in Saudi Arabia\u2019s Farasan Islands<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheSaudiGate?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@TheSaudiGate<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ZoHMf4o9Jj\">pic.twitter.com\/ZoHMf4o9Jj<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Saudi Expats (@ksaexpats) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ksaexpats\/status\/1369882680284745732?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 11, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>4. Green Riyadh<\/h2>\n<p>This groundbreaking initiative can serve as a model for cities throughout the world in terms of incorporating much-needed green areas into densely populated metros. The Green Riyadh Project will include 541 square kilometers of green space, 7.5 million trees, and a 1,100-square-kilometer green belt that will run across the city.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The ambient temperature in Riyadh will be lowered by 2 degrees Celsius upon completion of the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RiyadhDevelop?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RiyadhDevelop<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/GreenRiyadh?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#GreenRiyadh<\/a> project. In line with <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SaudiGreenInitiative?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#SaudiGreenInitiative<\/a>, the project will plant 7.5m trees to provide shade and facilitate a cooling process known as evapotranspiration. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/VkAvOxtpG5\">pic.twitter.com\/VkAvOxtpG5<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Saudi Green Initiative (@Gi_Saudi) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Gi_Saudi\/status\/1400456261825564681?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 3, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>5. 82,700 sq. km Of Land Designated For Wildlife Protection<\/h2>\n<div>Many animals endemic to this part of the world have been successfully reintroduced into the wild through this project including the Arabian Gazelle and the Arabian Oryx. A rewilding project of the Arabian Leopard is also underway.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Mainly located on the Farasan Islands, the Arabian Oryx is a point of pride in the Gulf. An endangered species, Saudi Arabia has engaged in its preservation, reintroducing them to the wild. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SaudiArabia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#SaudiArabia<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/I0Ddf5S2qt\">pic.twitter.com\/I0Ddf5S2qt<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Saudi Arabia (@saudiarabia) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/saudiarabia\/status\/967769684534792192?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 25, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>6. 16% Of Total Land Area Declared A Nature Reserve<\/h2>\n<div>\n<div>This figure was earlier a mere 4% and a further 75 places have been recommended for protection, comprising 62 terrestrial and 13 coastal and marine reserves.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The beautiful canyon area of Sharaan has been designated a Nature Reserve by HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, setting a new standard in the region for re-balancing fragile ecosystems and reflecting Saudi Arabia\u2019s commitment to protecting our rich heritage. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/TzDzemkANr\">pic.twitter.com\/TzDzemkANr<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 \u0627\u0644\u0647\u064a\u0626\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0645\u0644\u0643\u064a\u0629 \u0644\u0645\u062d\u0627\u0641\u0638\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0639\u0644\u0627 (@RCU_SA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RCU_SA\/status\/1094656515775127556?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 10, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>7. Deriving energy from renewables<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>Currently planned wind and solar projects will provide enough energy to power 600,000 households, resulting in a 7-million-ton decrease in greenhouse gas emissions per year. The kingdom is also investing a whopping US$7 billion in low carbon solutions for the Oil and Gas Climate Initiative (OGCI) annually.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Saudi Arabia will build the world\u2019s biggest solar park. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/solar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#solar<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/solarenergy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#solarenergy<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Y3c5XjQIJr\">pic.twitter.com\/Y3c5XjQIJr<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 SaudiArabia GoodNews (@Saudi_GoodNews) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Saudi_GoodNews\/status\/981183499267952641?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 3, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"With the Saudi Green Initiative (SGI) Forum currently underway in Riyadh, we take a look at Saudi Arabia&#8217;s attempts to combat climate change. 1. 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