RIYADH: The Madinah Municipality has launched the Green City Initiative to expand green spaces, enhance quality of life, and promote environmental sustainability.

The initiative aims to plant 2.1 million trees across Madinah to increase vegetation cover, reduce carbon emissions, lower temperatures, and improve the urban landscape.

It also seeks to optimize natural resource use and enhance residents’ well-being, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.

Aligned with the Saudi Green Initiative and Vision 2030, the project uses digital tools such as smart tree tagging to monitor growth and health.

It aims to strengthen Madinah’s leadership in urban greening by expanding vegetation along roads, parks, and neighborhoods, while encouraging community participation in environmental volunteering.

The initiative also seeks to enrich the city’s tourism experience and position Madinah as a model for sustainable green cities, balancing its Islamic heritage with modern sustainability goals.