The National Center for Wildlife and the Saudi Arabian Mining Co., known as Maaden, have launched an initiative to plant 3 million mangrove trees in the Jubail Marine Protected Area. It supports the goals of the Saudi Green Initiative and Vision 2030 to enhance coastal vegetation and preserve biodiversity. The project aims to rehabilitate degraded habitats and strengthen the role of mangrove trees in carbon sequestration, as they are among the most efficient plants in storing carbon dioxide. This helps combat climate change, protect coastal areas from erosion and provide safe environments for marine species reproduction, the SPA reported. Mohammed Qurban, CEO of the National Center for Wildlife, highlighted the organization’s commitment to protecting ecosystems and expanding vegetation cover. These efforts align with the Saudi Green Initiative’s target of planting 10 billion trees, including more than 100 million mangroves along Saudi coasts, reinforcing the Kingdom’s global environmental leadership, he said.   Contact of   The National Center for Wildlife and the Saudi Arabian Mining Co.   Makkah Al Mukarramah Br Rd, King Abdul Aziz, Riyadh 12411   E-mail:     care@ncw.gov.sa Tel:           +966 19914 Fax Number:       +966115109090 WhatsApp Chatbot:     +966539470008 https://www.ncw.gov.sa/en/ (ICE RIYADH)

Fonte notizia: Arab News