RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification is participating in the Country-Led Initiative “Forest Fires: Preparedness and Innovative Technologies” in Istanbul, Turkiye, in cooperation with the UN Forum on Forests Secretariat.
The initiative, which began on Oct. 20 and ends on Wednesday, focuses on sharing expertise, developing wildfire management policies, promoting sustainable forest practices, and using modern technologies to address climate change.
The event includes high-level dialogue, sessions on international best practices, and a field visit to observe practical applications in forest and wildfire management, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.
Saudi Arabia’s delegation attended the opening session, held bilateral meetings with countries and international organizations, reviewed innovative wildfire response technologies, and explored ways to localize them in the Kingdom.
Mutlaq Abu Athnain, deputy CEO of the center, reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s commitment to international cooperation.
He highlighted efforts to develop forests, restore degraded areas, and protect them from fires, stressing the importance of regional and global collaboration to safeguard natural resources.
The center’s participation underscores its dedication to protecting forests, enhancing sustainability, and advancing policies and capacities to address environmental risks, the SPA reported.
