RIYADH: The King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC) has launched a database to monitor COVID-19 updates for research purposes.
It contains more than 26,000 records collected by the center based on daily reports from the Ministry of Health.
The center updates the records every day, in addition to posting all the preventive measures that have been taken by the government. Researchers can view the records, as well as analyze and download the data contained in them, and choose the details they wish to explore.
The center is also giving the public access to the records in order to highlight the Kingdom’s efforts in addressing the pandemic and ensuring people’s health.
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Data portal launched to support COVID-19 research at Saudi university
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Data portal launched to support COVID-19 research at Saudi university
- The center is giving the public access to the records in order to highlight the Kingdom’s efforts in addressing the pandemic and ensuring people’s health
Program to train experts in forest rehabilitation
- Forest Ambassadors program is one of several specialized training initiatives designed to equip forestry personnel, relevant authorities, and university students
- Program focuses on providing trainees with advanced scientific knowledge and skills in fieldwork, data management, and technical report writing
RIYADH: The National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification continues to strengthen national capabilities to implement environmental initiatives requiring advanced technical skills and scientific expertise in assessing and rehabilitating vegetation resources.
The Forest Ambassadors program is one of several specialized training initiatives designed to equip forestry personnel, relevant authorities, and university students with the knowledge and skills to conduct vegetation inventories, assessments, and prepare technical plans for rehabilitating degraded forest areas.
The program offers a mix of theoretical and practical training, including presentations, educational modules, group discussions, and case studies, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
These components enable participants to conduct vegetation inventories and assessments, identify degradation, determine rehabilitation needs, and develop technical forest management plans.
The program focuses on providing trainees with advanced scientific knowledge and skills in fieldwork, data management, and technical report writing, the SPA reported.
It serves as a model for building highly qualified national cadres capable of applying best scientific practices in forest management and rehabilitation, contributing to the protection of natural resources, advancing the Saudi Green Initiative, and supporting the long-term sustainability of the Kingdom’s vegetation cover.
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