Saudi Arabia Plants 2.4 Million Mangrove Trees, Advancing Environmental Sustainability
Riyadh, The Gulf Observer: Saudi Arabia has achieved a significant milestone in its environmental sustainability journey by planting 2.4 million mangrove trees along its coastlines through the Vegetation Cover Development Foundation (Morooj). This landmark accomplishment was announced on the occasion of the International Day of Forests, reflecting the Kingdom’s commitment to the goals of the Saudi Green Initiative (SGI).
Eng. Wael Bushah, CEO of Morooj, highlighted that the initiative is part of a comprehensive mission to rehabilitate coastal ecosystems and expand mangrove forests. These forests play a vital role in biodiversity conservation, erosion control, and carbon sequestration.
“This achievement wouldn’t have been possible without the support of our partners and the dedication of our field teams, who use the latest scientific methods to plant and protect mangroves,” Bushah stated.
Broader Sustainability Initiatives Underway
Beyond the mangrove project, Morooj is actively pursuing a wide range of sustainability initiatives. These include planting an additional one million mangrove and terrestrial trees, greening 200 mosques through greywater reuse, and planting 400,000 mangroves in Makkah and the Eastern Province.
Furthermore, the organization is dispersing 300 million seeds across five royal reserves and leading a cooperative afforestation program to plant 10 million trees by 2027.
This ambitious reforestation effort underscores Saudi Arabia’s dedication to preserving natural ecosystems and promoting environmental stewardship as part of its comprehensive sustainability agenda.
