HRH Crown Prince Announces: ‘The Saudi Green Initiative and The Middle East Green Initiative’ – MENAFN.COM

HRH Crown Prince Announces: ‘The Saudi Green Initiative and The Middle East Green Initiative’ – MENAFN.COM

(MENAFN - Saudi Press Agency) Riyadh, March 27, 2021, SPA -- 'The Saudi Green Initiative and The Middle East Green Initiative:', the two initiatives that are to be launched soon, aim to chart a path for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the region in protecting the planet, by clearly defining an ambitious road map that rallies the region and significantly contributes to achieving global targets in confronting climate change. HRH the Crown Prince noted, as a leading global oil producer, the Kingdom fully recognizes its share of responsibility in advancing the fight against the climate crisis. Just as the Kingdom underpinned energy markets during the oil and gas era, it is going to become a global leader in forging a greener world. HRH the Crown Prince added, The Kingdom and the region face significant climate challenges, such as desertification, an immediate economic risk to the Kingdom and the region (USD 13Bn is currently lost due to dust storms in the region every year), Air pollution from greenhouse gases also is estimated to have shortened average Saudi life expectancy by 1. 5 years. We will work through The Saudi Green Initiative to raise vegetation cover, reduce carbon emissions, combat pollution