RIYADH: A new study to document biodiversity in Saudi Arabia will “positively impact” the environment, society and quality of life, according to National Center for Wildlife CEO Mohammad Qurban.
Qurban spoke to Arab News about how the Decade Land Expedition for Terrestrial Ecosystem Exploration “reflects national efforts to restore ecosystems and enhance ecological balance, in line with the goals of the Saudi Green Initiative and Saudi Vision 2030.”
Qurban told Arab News: “The expeditions provide an updated and accurate database that constitutes a baseline for integrated and sustainable management, which benefits the sustainability of our natural resources and the balance of our environment.
“This positively impacts environmental, social, and economic development and raises the quality of life.”
The expedition is scheduled to provide a comprehensive inventory of biodiversity in all study areas, identifying breeding and distribution sites.
