RIYADH: The King Abdulaziz Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority is the third body in Saudi Arabia to be awarded membership of the International Union for Conservation of Nature, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The membership was granted in recognition of the authority’s efforts to restore ecological balance in its reserve while involving the local community in wildlife protection in accordance with best international standards and practices.
As a International Union for Conservation of Nature member, the authority will benefit from global databases specialized in wildlife, as well as the opinions of 18,000 experts and specialists.
Its membership also provides a broad platform for forming partnerships, exchanging experiences with other members, and attending union meetings and conferences.
Through this, the authority seeks to ensure environmental sustainability in accordance with Vision 2030 and Green Saudi Arabia initiatives.
