The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture and the Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC) have signed a joint Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the afforestation and natural vegetation cover development initiative, with the objective of planting 5 million local desert plants by the end of 2030.
The ministry has provided a special registration form on its website for those joining the campaign. The Kingdom’s Vision 2030 has attached utmost importance to environmental protection and natural resources due to their pivotal role in achieving sustainable development and society’s prosperity.
The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture and the Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC) signed last Monday a joint Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the afforestation and natural vegetation cover development initiative, with the objective of planting 5 million local desert plants by the end of 2030 using treated water.
These can be achieved by encouraging students to plant trees and seedlings in the courtyards of schools and public amusement parks, cooperating with the volunteers to encourage the participation of the society in planting local plants, developing the vegetation cover and enhancing environmental awareness.
http://www.saudigazette.com.sa/article/580845/SAUDI-ARABIA/50000-trees-planted-as-Saudi-Arabia-launches-afforestation-campaign
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Nice idea. I hope it works, but so far, it sounds like bureaucratic flim-flam. At least they’re trying to do something earth-friendly. Interesting that in Guns, Germs, and Steel, Jared Diamond says this area, a part of the so-called “Fertile Crescent” was the seat of Western civilization (?) and agriculture as we know it, so perhaps there’s hope for revival.
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It’s my impression, Katherine, that Saudi Arabia is in deep trouble economically. Their oil revenues no longer support their government expenditures (with much of the industrial world shifting to renewables). This means they’re under enormous pressure to diversify their economy and even to start taxing their bourgeoisie, who will automatically demand more say in government once they start paying taxes.
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One can always hope it means the end of that inbred bunch of sadists, the royal Saud family. I’m sure if they’re kicked out of Saudi Arabia they’ll be welcomed with open arms in Florida.
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I agree with the sentiment, Sha’Tara. As US power declines so does Saudi Arabia’s. I can’t see that te House of Saud won’t be around much longer.
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