RIYADH: The Saudi Green Building Forum organized an official sideline event at the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development at UN headquarters in New York.
The event, held in cooperation with international partners, had the theme, “Celebrating the Impact of Volunteering: Youth Leadership and Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals through Climate Action.”
It brought together representatives from member states, UN organizations, academic institutions, the private sector, civil society organizations, volunteer networks and youth leaders from around the world.
Faisal Al-Fadl, secretary-general of the Saudi Green Building Forum, said the high-level participation and presence of the Permanent Mission of Saudi Arabia to the UN in New York reflected the Kingdom’s commitment to supporting multilateral action and empowering youth.
He added that the Kingdom views volunteerism as a key pillar in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, in line with Saudi Vision 2030.
