By RIYADH: In a bid to protect marine biodiversity and the coastal environment, Saudi wildlife authorities have signed a pivotal agreement with the Wave initiative to strengthen ocean regeneration efforts. The collaboration was formalized through a memorandum of understanding between the National Center for Wildlife and the Wave initiative, signed at the center’s headquarters in Riyadh.
The partnership, represented by Saudi Ambassador to the US Princess Reema bint Bandar and National Center for Wildlife CEO Mohammed Qurban, aims to preserve Saudi Arabia’s landscape and biodiversity, safeguard surface water, restore ecological balance, and ensure a sustainable future. The initiative also aligns with global conservation efforts and explores potential joint actions.
Princess Reema emphasized the importance of the collaboration in bolstering environmental sustainability projects, particularly in marine conservation. She highlighted that the partnership reflects ongoing green initiatives in Saudi Arabia and the Kingdom’s commitment to global environmental protection.
The collaboration supports marine environmental protection schemes in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 targets. The National Center for Wildlife, established to protect wildlife populations and ecological diversity, aims to enhance sustainability, quality of life, and social and economic impact in the Kingdom through partnerships, events, and community programs. The center also supports initiatives that positively impact wildlife development, furthering the country’s conservation goals.
In a significant move to protect marine biodiversity and the coastal environment, Saudi wildlife chiefs have signed an agreement to expand links with the ocean regeneration initiative.
Collaborative Conservation Efforts: Officials from the National Center for Wildlife and the Wave initiative, represented by Saudi Ambassador to the US Princess Reema bint Bandar, inked a memorandum of understanding at the center’s headquarters in Riyadh. The collaboration aims to boost conservation efforts in the Kingdom.
Comprehensive Environmental Strategy: Under the terms of the cooperation deal, the two entities will work together to maintain Saudi Arabia’s landscape and biodiversity, safeguard its surface water, restore balance in nature, ensure a greener future for generations to come, and support international efforts while exploring possibilities for future joint actions.
Marine Conservation Focus: Princess Reema emphasized that the joint strategy would bolster environmental sustainability projects, particularly in relation to marine conservation. She highlighted the partnership’s alignment with green initiatives already underway in the country and Saudi Arabia’s key role in supporting global environmental protection efforts.
Alignment with Global Goals: Marine environmental protection schemes involving Saudi Arabia are being run in line with UN Sustainable Development Goals and Vision 2030 targets, ensuring a comprehensive approach to environmental sustainability.
Wildlife Center’s Mission: The National Center for Wildlife, established to protect wild animal populations and ecological diversity in the Kingdom, aims to improve sustainability and quality of life in Saudi Arabia. It increases its social and economic impact through partnerships, events, and community programs while supporting initiatives and projects that positively impact wildlife development.
