Baha Municipality Launches Green Hour Initiative to Promote Sustainability
The municipality of Baha, Saudi Arabia, launched the 'Green Hour' initiative on Friday to raise public awareness regarding energy conservation and environmental protection. For one hour, non-essential lights in 28 buildings and various neighborhoods were switched off, while essential lighting remained operational. This local effort aligns with the broader Saudi Green Initiative (SGI) and the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, aiming to enhance urban landscapes and support a sustainable future. The event coincided with SGI Day, observed annually on March 27, during which authorities and volunteer groups planted thousands of trees and shrubs as part of a long-term goal to plant over 100,000 trees in the region. The SGI focuses on managing natural resources, reducing carbon emissions, and improving quality of life through integrated development projects. Recent national milestones include rehabilitating one million hectares of degraded land, planting 159 million trees last year, and increasing water savings. The initiative underscores the commitment to combating desertification and adapting to climate change by expanding vegetation cover and protecting biodiversity, evidenced by the continued birth of Arabian oryx calves in environmental reserves.
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Baha Municipality Launches Green Hour Initiative to Promote Sustainability
The municipality of Baha, Saudi Arabia, launched the 'Green Hour' initiative on Friday to raise public awareness regarding energy conservation and environmental protection. For one hour, non-essential lights in 28 buildings and various neighborhoods were switched off, while essential lighting remained operational. This local effort aligns with the broader Saudi Green Initiative (SGI) and the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, aiming to enhance urban landscapes and support a sustainable future. The event coincided with SGI Day, observed annually on March 27, during which authorities and volunteer groups planted thousands of trees and shrubs as part of a long-term goal to plant over 100,000 trees in the region. The SGI focuses on managing natural resources, reducing carbon emissions, and improving quality of life through integrated development projects. Recent national milestones include rehabilitating one million hectares of degraded land, planting 159 million trees last year, and increasing water savings. The initiative underscores the commitment to combating desertification and adapting to climate change by expanding vegetation cover and protecting biodiversity, evidenced by the continued birth of Arabian oryx calves in environmental reserves.
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