Saudi authorities are preparing for inaugural National Afforestation Forum in Riyadh set to be held on May 6

Saudi authorities are gearing up for the inaugural National Afforestation Forum on May 6 in Riyadh. The event, organized by the National Center for Vegetation Development and Combating Desertification under the theme "Towards a Green Future," aims to bring together national efforts from the public, private, and non-profit sectors, as well as integrate strategies to help meet the Saudi Green Initiative's objectives, including the goal of planting 10 billion trees across the Kingdom.

Organizers stated that their goal is to engage a diverse audience of all ages, including sector-specific professionals, environmental activists, and the general public, to help promote afforestation efforts in the Kingdom, encourage participation from all sectors, facilitate information sharing, foster collaborative efforts, and highlight investment opportunities in the environmental sector. 

The forum will feature talks on the benefits of the National Afforestation Program, environmental sustainability, economic growth, and nature-based solutions. Participants will examine major local and worldwide afforestation projects, investigate the most recent innovations in seed banks and nurseries, and discuss the issues in these areas.