RIYADH: The Saudi Falcons Club (SFC) concluded a two-day “World Migratory Bird Day and the impact on plastic on birds” forum on Monday.
The prorgam was an awareness exhibition organized by SFC at Riyadh Park Complex in the Saudi capital to put the spotlight on the impact of plastic pollution on migratory birds and their habitats which coincided with World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) , in which 53 countries around the world organized 300 awareness and cultural events.
SFC’s participation in organizing this event came after its registration at global events agenda concerned with WMBD, which is supervised by United Nations Environment Program (UNEP).
The exhibition included a set of pictures showing migratory birds flights and the danger of plastic pollution on them to stress the need and action against excessive, unnecessary use and detrimental disposal of plastic.
Falcons are part of the migratory birds and are impacted directly by plastic in the environment which obstructs their movements — shown in the exhibition.
Secondary Microplastic, which poisons the land and resources, affects all kinds of migratory birds and the source of food for migratory falcons crossing Saudi Arabia.
SFC aims to raise community awareness about the importance of migratory birds and their role in the ecosystem and be responsible to by reducing plastic usage.
The exhibition was attended by a large number of public visitors and falcon enthusiasts and children who interacted with the exhibition, in particular the signature board on support of minimizing plastic usage.
Saudi Falcon club concludes migratory bird day celebrations
Saudi Falcon club concludes migratory bird day celebrations
- SFC’s participation in organizing this event came after its registration at global events agenda
- The prorgam was an awareness exhibition organized by SFC at Riyadh Park Complex
8 NGOs join Saudi Arabia’s national vegetation drive
- The center continues to promote collaboration across sectors to expand environmental awareness and advance sustainability goals through knowledge exchange
RIYADH: The National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification has signed memoranda of understanding with several nonprofit environmental associations to strengthen partnerships with the nonprofit sector in advancing national goals for environmental sustainability.
The MoUs were signed with eight associations: Al-Nakaa Association, Lavender Society, Darb Hiking Trails and Walking Trips Association, Hail Agriculture Development Association, Yanbu Environmental Association, Rifaq Environment Association (Hail), Aghsan Environmental Association, and Pristine Future Environment Association.
The center said cooperation with the nonprofit sector enhances volunteer and community initiatives and maximizes environmental and social impact across the Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.
The agreements are part of a broader cooperation framework covering afforestation and land rehabilitation projects, nature-based tourism support, expertise exchange, capacity building through training, and community environmental awareness.
The center continues to promote collaboration across sectors to expand environmental awareness and advance sustainability goals through knowledge exchange, coordinated community efforts, joint outreach programs, and initiatives supporting national environmental objectives.
