Saudi Green Initiative Forum second edition to kick off today

Logo of Saudi Green Initiative Forum (SGI)

The second edition of the Saudi Green Initiative Forum (SGI) will launch today, Nov. 11 on the sidelines of the COP27 Conference in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.

The two-day forum will convene an elite lineup of leaders, climate experts, and thought leaders, who will discuss the progress made in 2021 to show the Kingdom’s commitment and effective contribution to climate under the theme “From Ambition to Action.”

The Kingdom’s green transition will be spotlighted on the forum’s first day. Sessions will highlight the Kingdom’s multifaceted and interdisciplinary approach to emissions reduction, with discussions focusing on renewable energy sources, clean hydrogen production and Saudi’s pioneering work in developing the circular carbon economy (CCE).

Afforestation and protecting Saudi Arabia’s natural world will also be key topics on day one of the forum. In 2021 the Kingdom committed to a target of planting 10 billion trees across the country, with the aim of planting 450 million by 2030. The SGI Forum 2022 will outline how Saudi plans to achieve this in a way that is sustainable, nuanced, and respectful of the country’s unique biodiversity.

\Day two of the SGI Forum will examine the whole-of-society action needed to achieve a sustainable future for all. Discussions will focus on the necessity for international climate action cooperation, the growth of green finance and the importance of private sector participation. The afternoon’s sessions are dedicated to placing young people at the heart of climate action, exemplifying Saudi Arabia’s approach to activating all parts of society in its mission to improve quality of life and protect future generations.

Further, local, regional, and international climate leaders will discuss best practice, highlight innovation, and spur substantive action in the fight against climate change.