Saudi Arabia Reaches Major Afforestation Milestone with 31 Million Trees Planted in Eastern Region

The National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification (NCVC), which is leading ambitious plans to enhance vegetation cover in Eastern Region through 40 initiatives by 2100 to achieve comprehensive sustainable development, has planted over 31.2 million trees to date, accomplished in collaboration with 51 partners from government agencies, the private sector, and non-profit organizations.

 Four major projects are currently underway to plant more than 1,043,000 additional trees, including 23,515 saplings, across various sites. These efforts are expected to lead to the planting of 1.5 billion trees and the rehabilitation of over 7.9 million hectares of land.

 Environmental indicators in the region have shown significant improvement in vegetation cover in recent years, reflecting the positive impact of ongoing projects and the effectiveness of the center’s integrated approach. This approach is based on scientific research and comprehensive field surveys to develop a master afforestation plan, which includes detailed analyses to identify optimal planting sites. These analyses take into account environmental, agricultural, urban, and transportation factors.

 NCVC actively supports global climate change mitigation and carbon emission reduction through its diverse projects, promoting sustainable environmental and economic development. Its efforts align with the goals of the Saudi Green Initiative and contribute to improving the quality of life for both current and future generations.