King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals is collaborating with a local company to enhance its green spaces by planting trees.
The initiative, in collaboration with Net Zero Environmental Services Co., is expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, according to a statement.
Recently, an agreement was signed to launch the project, in the presence of Mohammed bin Imad Al-Sheikh, chairman of Net Zero, and Nidal Al-Ratrout, vice president of the university.
This project aligns with the Quality of Life Program, the Saudi Green Initiative, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Trees play a major role in reducing temperatures in cities, up to 7 degrees Celsius. They absorb moisture and counteract air pollution and greenhouse gases that cause global warming.
Al-Sheikh highlighted the commitment to connecting these issues with educational institutions and universities to combat climate change.
He added that one way to achieve this is by increasing vegetation cover and reducing carbon emissions. The agreement also includes naming trees after university employees to promote a culture of sustainability.
Al-Sheikh said the plan is to monitor the environmental impact of each tree.
