Riyadh: The Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture, Eng. Abdulrahman Alfadley, inaugurated Environment Week 2024 in Riyadh. Organized by the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture, Environment Week is an annual event dedicated to raising environmental awareness among individuals and achieving sustainability.
Alfadley emphasized that achieving the goals of environmental protection and conservation of the kingdom’s natural resources requires active engagement from governmental and private sectors, as well as individuals. He stressed the significance of adopting eco-friendly behaviors in daily routines and applying these practices across different sectors to reach sustainable development objectives.
“The continuation of this national event annually in the Kingdom reflects our wise leadership’s dedication to environmental protection and commitment to sustainable development, in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030,” Alfadley stated. “Moreover, the Kingdom’s dedication to environmental prot
ection is evident at national, regional, and international levels. This is demonstrated by Saudi Arabia’s active participation in numerous environmental agreements and organizations, as well as its initiation of leading initiatives like the Middle East Green Initiative and other significant global environmental efforts under the G20 umbrella.”
He also noted that the Kingdom will host World Environment Day 2024, a significant international event aimed at raising awareness about global environmental issues and challenges. Notably, Saudi Vision 2030 has embraced numerous pioneering projects that prioritize environmental protection, focusing on their development and sustainability.
Source: Saudi Press Agency