Saudi Green Initiative Day: Kingdom's dedication to environmental sustainability
Saudi Arabia has declared March 27 as the annual Saudi Green
Initiative Day, aligning with the launch date of the initiative in 2021. This significant move underscores the kingdom's dedication to environmental
sustainability.
The inaugural Saudi Green Initiative Day, themed "For Our Today and Their Tomorrow: KSA Together for a Greener Future," aims to raise awareness and inspire action across the nation towards achieving a more sustainable future in line with the ambitious Saudi Green Initiative (SGI).
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Encouraging active participation from citizens and residents, the day invites individuals to share their pledges for a greener Saudi on social media using the hashtag #ForAGreenerSaudi. An information pack, including a 'pledge postcard,' is available on the SGI website to guide participants on effective ways to contribute to the nation's sustainability goals.
The celebration highlights over 80 initiatives from both the public and private sectors, representing an investment exceeding SR705 billion into the green economy. These initiatives play a crucial role in accelerating Saudi Arabia's green transition, aligning with Vision 2030's objectives to enhance quality of life and cultivate economic opportunities in emerging sectors.
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Notable achievements showcased on this day include the connection of 2.8 GW of renewable energy to the national grid, sufficient to power over 520,000 homes, with further projects underway to significantly increase this capacity. Additionally, over 49 million trees and shrubs have been planted, and 94,000 hectares of degraded land have been rehabilitated, marking significant progress towards the goal of planting 10 billion trees across the Kingdom.
The Saudi Green Initiative, launched by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman, serves as a comprehensive framework to unite and enhance the kingdom's sustainability efforts. As an integral part of Vision 2030, the SGI demonstrates Saudi Arabia's commitment to combating climate change, fostering sustainable innovation, and preserving the nation's natural heritage for future generations.
Source: Saudi Gazette
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