MADINAH: The Madinah Region Development Authority has been awarded the World Council on City Data (WCCD) ISO 37120 Platinum Certification.
It is the highest international certification granted in recognition of outstanding progress and achievement in sustainable development and quality of life indicators.
With this certification, Madinah has succeeded in securing its place among global cities.
Madinah Deputy Gov. Prince Saud bin Khalid Al-Faisal received the certificate during a virtual ceremony, which was attended by Patricia McCarney, WCCD president and CEO.
WCCD helps cities and communities of all sizes globally embrace ISO standardized, independently verified, and globally comparable city data to make data-driven decisions on management, planning and investment, monitor progress and results, and overall become more sustainable, safe and resilient, prosperous, inclusive and smart.
It has established a third-party verification and certification scheme for cities to become WCCD ISO certified.
Madinah authority receives top certification
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Madinah authority receives top certification
- WCCD helps cities and communities of all sizes globally embrace ISO standardized, independently verified, and globally comparable city data to make data-driven decisions on management
Arabian Leopard Fund, Panthera Arabia announce strategic partnership to advance conservation efforts
Arabian Leopard Fund, Panthera Arabia announce strategic partnership to advance conservation efforts
- Partnership was formalized through a memorandum of understanding signed by both parties to enhance cooperation in conserving the Arabian leopard across its natural habitats
- Collaboration will focus on protecting priority habitats, developing breeding programs, implementing capacity-building initiatives and launching community awareness campaigns
JEDDAH: The Arabian Leopard Fund and Panthera Arabia have announced a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening regional and international efforts to protect the Arabian leopard, one of the world’s most endangered subspecies, in conjunction with World Wildlife Day.
The partnership was formalized through a memorandum of understanding signed by both parties to enhance cooperation in conserving the Arabian leopard across its natural habitats in the Arabian Peninsula.
The collaboration will focus on protecting priority habitats, developing breeding programs, implementing capacity-building initiatives, launching community awareness campaigns and addressing challenges that threaten the long-term sustainability of wildlife.
Officials said announcing the partnership on the occasion of World Wildlife Day highlights the importance of unifying international efforts and advancing cooperation based on sustainable scientific solutions to ensure the survival of the Arabian leopard for future generations.
The agreement reflects Saudi Arabia’s commitment to playing a leading role in environmental protection and wildlife conservation, in line with the objectives of Vision 2030 and the Saudi Green Initiative, particularly in promoting environmental sustainability, protecting biodiversity and strengthening collective environmental action.
