Okaz/Saudi GazetteRIYADH — Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Saudi Climate Envoy Adel Al-Jubeir said that more than $186 billion has been allocated to implement the Saudi Green Initiative. Al-Jubeir said that the initiatives also include converting waste into energy, as well as planting trees of various types, including mangroves. He called for a pragmatic and practical approach to address climate change issues. Al-Jubeir pointed to Saudi Arabia’s initiatives in the agricultural sector, which include reusing water to water plants, in addition to the launch of the Saudi Green Initiative, which includes 77 initiatives. Those who attended the panel discussion also included UAE’s Minister of Climate Change and Environment Mariam Almheiri; Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Technology of Maldives Shauna Aminath; and the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for West Asia Rola Dashti.

Source: The North Africa Journal October 09, 2023 12:08 UTC