Saudi Arabia Restores 1 Million Hectares Under Green Initiative
Saudi Arabia has achieved a significant environmental milestone by restoring the first 1 million hectares of degraded land, as announced by Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Abdulrahman Al-Fadhli. This achievement is a key component of the Saudi Green Initiative, which aims to rehabilitate 40 million hectares and plant 10 billion trees through coordinated efforts involving government entities, the private sector, and nonprofit organizations. The National Greening Program, serving as the executive arm, utilizes advanced technologies like remote sensing and drones to monitor progress. To date, over 159 million trees have been planted, resulting in cumulative carbon sequestration exceeding 2.2 million tons of carbon dioxide. The initiative has also led to a nearly 50 percent reduction in dust storms in 2025 compared to historical averages, significantly improving air quality. Socially, the projects have created more than 68,000 jobs in sectors such as rangeland management and environmental services. Economically, the effort supports sustainable agriculture and emerging eco-economy sectors like ecotourism. This progress underscores Saudi Arabia’s commitment to combating climate change and strengthening its global leadership in environmental restoration and sustainability.
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Saudi Arabia Restores 1 Million Hectares Under Green Initiative
Saudi Arabia has achieved a significant environmental milestone by restoring the first 1 million hectares of degraded land, as announced by Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Abdulrahman Al-Fadhli. This achievement is a key component of the Saudi Green Initiative, which aims to rehabilitate 40 million hectares and plant 10 billion trees through coordinated efforts involving government entities, the private sector, and nonprofit organizations. The National Greening Program, serving as the executive arm, utilizes advanced technologies like remote sensing and drones to monitor progress. To date, over 159 million trees have been planted, resulting in cumulative carbon sequestration exceeding 2.2 million tons of carbon dioxide. The initiative has also led to a nearly 50 percent reduction in dust storms in 2025 compared to historical averages, significantly improving air quality. Socially, the projects have created more than 68,000 jobs in sectors such as rangeland management and environmental services. Economically, the effort supports sustainable agriculture and emerging eco-economy sectors like ecotourism. This progress underscores Saudi Arabia’s commitment to combating climate change and strengthening its global leadership in environmental restoration and sustainability.
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