Global Conservation Leaders Unite in Saudi Arabia's Hima Protected Areas Forum, Setting Bold Agenda for Sustainable Future

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The inaugural Hima Protected Areas Forum concluded in Riyadh on April 24th, marking a historic moment in the realm of conservation and sustainable development.
Abdulrahman AlFadley, Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture, the forum gathered diverse stakeholders from April 21st to 24th in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Organized by the National Center for Wildlife (NCW) Hima Protected Areas Forum From local reserves to global partnerships, the forum's exhibition showcases diverse environmental initiatives National Center for Wildlife Logo The name "Hima" holds significant meaning in Arabic, referring to a traditional system of land conservation and management practiced in many parts of the Arab world for centuries.
In alignment with the Kingdom's ambitious 30*30 goals, aimed at preserving 30% of the Kingdom's land and marine areas by 2030, the forum highlighted Saudi Arabia's dedication to environmental conservation on a global scale.