As part of initiatives to protect the environment, the Kingdom cabinet of Saudi Arabia has approved the creation of a Regional Center for Climate Change in the country.
The anouncement was made during a meeting chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at Irqah Palace in Riyadh, where the cabinet said that the focus of the center will be to build the knowledge base that is needed to strenghten adaptation to climate change, mitigate its effects and achieve sustainability in line with the goals of the Saudi Vision 2030.
This move comes amid growing concerns about the impact of climate change on the region, including rising temperatures, water scarcity, and natural disasters. The establishment of a dedicated center to address these issues highlights the Kingdom’s commitment to combatting climate change and protecting the environment.
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In addition to the Regional Center for Climate Change, the cabinet also endorsed the first wave of projects supported by the Private Sector Partnership Reinforcement Program, also known as Shareek.
The program is worth over SR192 billion (USD51.14 million) and is expected to boost economic growth by promoting private-sector investment, increasing domestic content, and raising the Kingdom’s gross domestic product, according to the cabinet. These initiatives demonstrate the Kingdom’s efforts to promote sustainable development and support its long-term economic goals.
The cabinet’s recommendations also included launching the Saudi Program for Attracting International Companies Headquarters under the supervision of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City while he council of ministers touched on the Kingdom’s participation at the recent G20 Foreign Ministers’ meeting in New Delhi, emphasizing the importance of taking collective action to address global challenges and foster dialogue and peace to make the world safer.
Story was adapted from Arab News.
