8 Nonprofit Associations Join Saudi National Vegetation Drive

The National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification signed memoranda of understanding with eight nonprofit environmental associations in Riyadh to advance national environmental sustainability goals. The agreements formalise cooperation with Al-Nakaa Association, Lavender Society, Darb Hiking Trails and Walking Trips Association, Hail Agriculture Development Association, Yanbu Environmental Association, Rifaq Environment Association in Hail, Aghsan Environmental Association, and Pristine Future Environment Association.

The centre said cooperation with the nonprofit sector enhances volunteer and community initiatives and maximises environmental and social impact across the Kingdom. The cooperation framework covers afforestation and land rehabilitation projects, support for nature-based tourism, expertise exchange, capacity building through training, and community environmental awareness initiatives.

The centre added that it continues to promote collaboration across sectors to expand environmental awareness and advance sustainability goals through knowledge exchange, coordinated community efforts, joint outreach programmes, and initiatives supporting national environmental objectives. These efforts are structured to align nonprofit participation with ongoing vegetation cover development and desertification mitigation priorities across Saudi Arabia.