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Proactively tackling climate change impacts

Increasing vegetation cover and helping combat desertification through carefully planned afforestation initiatives across the Kingdom.

Growing 10 billion trees across Saudi Arabia is equivalent to rehabilitating over 74 million hectares of land. This whole-of-society effort will help to restore vital ecological functions, improve air quality, reduce sandstorms, and much more.

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Tree planting provides numerous social and economic benefits

Efforts across the Kingdom are already having a positive impact.
  • + Million

    trees and shrubs planted since 2021

  • Hectares

    degraded land rehabilitated since 2021

  • + Field surveys

    carried across Saudi Arabia as part of the 10 billion trees study

  • 2.2 °C

    projected temperature decrease in city centers thanks to tree canopy cover

SGI is taking a strategic approach to restoring natural greenery and protecting future generations.

Action 1

Development of the strategic master plan

Preparing a strategic framework based on scientific research insights to guide current and future phases of tree planting.

Action 2

Assessment and optimization of resource requirements

Mapping out the natural, financial, and logistical resources required for tree planting to optimize implementation.

Action 3

Assessment of planting program impacts

Evaluating the environmental and socio-economic impacts associated with a large-scale tree planting program.

Action 4

Development of planting guidelines and standards

Developing clear guidelines and standards for tree planting to preserve Saudi Arabia’s natural vegetation.

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Saudi Arabia’s journey to 10 billion trees

142,000+
northern-border
75,000+
tabuk
2.1 million
madinah
85,000
hail
462,000
qassim
1.3 million+
makkah
1 million
riyadh
270,000
asir
1 million
jazan
300,000
abha
52,000
najran
2.6 million
eastern-province
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2023

43.9 million trees

2030

600+ million trees

One target, many contributing initiatives

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A comprehensive framework is steering implementation to ensure that the 10 billion trees target is reached sustainably. Tree planting initiatives will be implemented over several years, with more than 600 million trees and shrubs expected to be planted by 2030. This will not only protect the environment, but also create new employment and entrepreneurship opportunities for citizens and residents in Saudi Arabia.

Follow our journey towards a green future

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First Ministerial Council of Middle East Green Initiative Session Adopts Key Decisions to Launch Implementation Phase

October 16, 2024 Read More
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Saudi Green Initiative Launches Namour

June 05, 2024 Read More
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Saudi Arabia establishes annual climate action awareness day

March 27, 2024 Read More

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