Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will launch the "Middle East Green Initiative" on Monday; joined by several heads of states and policymakers. This is to create a sustainable road map for the region and highlight green transition and policy solutions.
The Crown Prince announced the initiatives; saying: "I am proud to announce the Saudi and Middle East Green Initiatives, but this is only a start."
He reiterated that the Kingdom, the region, and the world needs to go much further and faster in combating climate change.
"Given our starting point, beginning this journey to a greener future has not been easy. But in line with our overall modernization philosophy, we are not avoiding tough choices," said the Crown Prince.
"We reject the false choice between preserving the economy and protecting the environment."
Meanwhile, the Saudi Minister of Energy, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, inaugurated Sunday the "Youth Green Summit" in Riyadh, stressing that the Kingdom is working with various countries in the field.
He confirmed that the issue is a top priority that can't be ignored.
Through the Middle East Green Initiative, Saudi Arabia will devise a green map to protect the land and nature and lead regional efforts to achieve global goals to combat climate change.
The initiative will support improving the quality of life and protecting future generations by increasing reliance on clean energy, protecting the environment, and neutralizing the effects resulting from oil usages.
Saudi Arabia intends to lead the next global green era; where the Middle East Green Initiative summit will bring together several prominent international and regional leaders.
The summit aims to enhance cooperation and unify efforts to implement joint environmental commitments; and form the first coalition to combat climate change in the Middle East.
The summit seeks to provide a platform that combines knowledge and capital to enhance political will to bring fundamental changes.
The Kingdom is also seeking to work with neighboring countries in the Middle East to combat climate change within the Middle East Green Initiative framework as the most extensive reforestation program in the world.
The Middle East Green Initiative summit also aims to "create a first-of-its-kind regional alliance"; and introduce the Middle East's first pact on climate change.
It will also offer a stage for climate diplomacy and foster the political will needed for transformative action.
In partnership with the regional countries; the Middle East Green Initiative also aims to plant 50 billion trees to reduce carbon emissions and combat pollution and land degradation.
The initiative also aims "to enhance the efficiency of oil production and increase the contribution of renewable energy. In addition to multiple efforts to preserve the marine and coastal environment; increase the percentage of natural reserves; and improve quality of life.
