RIYADH: The Saudi Green Building Forum will participate in the UN Climate Change Conference, to be held in Belem, Brazil, from Nov. 10-21.
The participation extends the forum’s role as a national institution with consultative status at the UN Economic and Social Council and accreditation from the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.
It also reflects the contribution of Saudi experts and Vision 2030–inspired best practices in supporting global efforts toward sustainability and green transformation, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.
This year, the forum will highlight the principle of “Sufficiency Before Efficiency” in climate policies, the SPA added.
It emphasizes reducing resource demand at the source before improving efficiency to promote climate justice and balance economic growth with environmental protection.
Faisal Al-Fadl, the forum’s secretary-general, said the approach represents a shift in sustainable building thought, noting: “Sufficiency does not mean limiting development; it means achieving a balance between human needs and the planet’s capacity to provide resources, ensuring social equity and environmental protection.”
The forum will work to enhance international cooperation to develop sufficiency indicators and policies in coordination with partner countries, international organizations, and public- and private-sector stakeholders, contributing to the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
The Saudi Green Building Forum is a nongovernmental organization in the Arab world that collaborates with municipalities and housing authorities on environmental development, climate monitoring, combating desertification, and biodiversity through the Saaf framework.
It promotes the localization of green building and the circular economy across the Arab region, inspired by Saudi practices in sustainability and the green transition.
