Saudi Arabia Marks World Environment Day
Saudi Arabia has joined the globe in marking World Environment Day, which falls on June 5, emanating from its belief in the great importance in protecting and preserving the environment.
The Kingdom has consolidated its
efforts and initiatives in safeguarding the planet’s ecosystem and biodiversity
by shedding light on the environmental issues and holding activities that
promote the idea of preserving and establishing a healthy environment, reported
the Saudi Press Agency.
Moreover, Saudi Arabia has taken
strategic decisions to preserve the environment, the most important of which
was the establishment of the Special Forces for Environmental Security in line
with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.
Furthermore, Custodian of the Two
Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
have shown great attention to the environment sector. They believe that
supporting the sector is religious, national and humanitarian duty and
responsibility towards future generations
World Environment Day is a global
occasion to review efforts and actions aimed at preserving the environment.
The Saudi Ministry of Environment,
Water and Agriculture has been successful in promoting awareness about the
importance of the environment and has pursued related objectives in line with
Vision 2030.
Under the supervision of King
Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed, the ministry has taken a number of strategic
decisions to preserve the environment and build a society for people to enjoy a
healthy lifestyle.
The founding of the Saudi Society
for Environmental Sciences at King Abdulaziz University was a true translation
of the leadership’s interest in environmental affairs.
The Society has promoted the university’s profile on the international scene through holding scientific meetings, training courses, workshops, expeditions trips, educational seminars and awareness campaigns.
