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The Saudi Green Building Forum, recognised in Consultative Status with the United Nations, is set to host its 15th edition in October at Mohammed bin Salman Non-Profit City (MiSK City) in Riyadh.
Titled: “Energizing Green Action: Driving Nature-Based Solutions for Sustainable Development Goals”, the SGBF will draw over 3,000 participants, from companies such as Saudi Aramco, Roshn, Nesma & Partners, Climatech and Shaker Group, as well as 50 speakers.
Sponsored by the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, the forum kicks off on October 1 at Al Malfa Hall - MiSK City.
During the two-day event, it will see more than 20 sessions involving leading global experts who will address green city challenges and also promote multilateral agreements, and further accelerate localisation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) in light of Saudi Vision 2030.
The Forum organisers said SDG 12 puts focus on responsible consumption and production and the Al Qassim region, renowned for its green plains and world-famous dates, has emerged as a Saudi model for integrating agricultural heritage with modern sustainability practices.
Under the patronage of Prince Dr. Faisal bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Qassim Land initiative was launched to promote green cities and a circular economy, in support of SDG 12.
The initiative aims to enhance production methods, recycling, and effective utilization of agricultural waste, while expanding exports into global markets, they stated.
Al Qassim’s experience was recently showcased at the UN’s High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development Goals in July, during which the SGBF presented a success story, illustrating Saudi Arabia’s efforts to localise SDGs by aligning them with circular economy principles.
SGBF Secretary-General Faisal Al Fadl said the Qassim governor’s initiative has been documented through saaf as a standard framework that promotes innovation and sustainability.
He also emphasized that “circular economy is no longer an option but a necessity to ensure food and environmental security.”
Dubbed “the Arab Silk Road”, the Qassim dates industry reaches markets across various continents.
To further elevate the kingdom’s standing, he Governor of AlQassim launched the “International Date Road” initiative to link Saudi date production to the historic Silk Road.
The project will facilitate the export of more than 578,000 tonnes of dates annually, strengthening the kingdom's position as a global hub for date trade, in line with the Saudi Vision 2030 objectives, it added.-TradeArabia News Service