RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s environmental authorities and conservation bodies marked World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought on Wednesday by highlighting major achievements in land restoration, vegetation recovery and biodiversity protection, according to reports carried by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
The announcements coincided with activities held across the Kingdom to showcase progress in combating land degradation and advancing environmental sustainability goals under Saudi Vision 2030 and the Saudi Green Initiative.
More than 5,100 hectares of natural rangelands have been restored under habitat protection programs in AlUla. (SPA photo)
AlUla reports vegetation recovery
In AlUla, authorities reported significant improvements in ecosystem restoration through programs aimed at rehabilitating natural rangelands and expanding native vegetation cover.
