Neom Plans To Aid The Restoration Of Degraded Land And Repair Of Wildlife Habitats

The Line Smart City within Neom, is to have a car-free city, Oxagon, a reimagined industrial area, and Trojena, a sustainable mountain tourism destination are plans which will be accentuated by improved vegetation cover that will be done on 1.5 million hectares of land and contribute to the Saudi Green Initiative.

Combating Desertification will see 100 million native trees, shrubs, and grasses by 2030 which is slated to aid the restoration of degraded land and repair of wildlife habitats.

The Neom Regreening Initiative was announced at the International Exhibition & Forum for Afforestation Technologies in Riyadh, of which Neom is the main sponsor.

The Saudi Green Initiative and the Middle East Green Initiative, which is the brainchild of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has its complete focus on improving vegetation cover, rehabilitating debased sites, and renewing the commitment to sustainability in pastures and national parks.

“Protecting the natural landscape and ensuring the coexistence of human and natural habitats is integral to Neom’s vision,” said Nadhmi Al-Nasr, chief executive officer of Neom.

The Neom Regreening Initiative in collaboration with the National Centre for Vegetation Cover and Combating Desertification will put Saudi on the top of the list for conservation and preservation of one of the world’s outstanding natural environments. 95 percent of its region will implement “science-based protection, restoration, and rewilding programs.

At the International Exhibition & Forum for Afforestation Technologies  launch, The Line smart city development has committed to preserving 95 percent of nature within Neom, “with zero cars, zero streets, and zero carbon emissions.”

A carbon-positive urban-dwelling powered by 100 percent clean energy, could also provide pollution-free, healthy, and clean environments for residents apart from making it a global leader in sustainable smart living.