NGOs Promote Practical Sustainability Measures During Saudi Environment Week
Non-governmental organizations showcase initiatives aimed at reducing waste, promoting sustainable habits and combating land degradation during the annual event.
Riyadh: Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are at the forefront of promoting practical solutions to reduce waste, encourage sustainable practices, and combat land degradation throughout Saudi Environment Week.
The event in Riyadh on Monday featured a range of initiatives from food preservation campaigns to electronics refurbishment and recycling efforts, all designed to raise awareness, mobilize cross-sector action, and engage young people.Among the participants is the Food Preservation Charity in the Riyadh region, which focuses on reducing food waste through community outreach programs.
Mimonah Al-Ajlan, a supervisor at the charity, shared details of their 'Blessing and Preservation' initiative, aimed at teaching children about preserving food using an engaging educational cartoon series available on YouTube called "Our Nemmah".
The organization has reached over 100 schools in Riyadh to promote practical food preservation habits.Another NGO, Ertiqa, is dedicated to refurbishing electronics to extend their lifespan and reduce electronic waste.
Ohood Al-Ghamdi explained that the association, founded in 2014, donates refurbished devices to non-profit organizations, charities, and public schools across Saudi Arabia.
Non-repairable devices are recycled through a partnership with Al-Qaryan Group, ensuring minimal environmental impact.The Dawadmi Association for the Preservation of Trees and Parks has been working on forest protection, reducing firewood harvesting, and increasing vegetation cover since its inception five years ago.
Saleh Al-Raqraq emphasized that their seed bank project aims to preserve threatened tree species by collecting, treating, storing, and distributing seeds to other associations and community members.Wasm Environmental Association is also taking a technology-driven approach in planting initiatives, particularly in sandy areas.
Saad Al-Ajmi, the president of the association, highlighted their "We Made It Saudi" project that injects water into the soil for seedlings to grow in dune environments, reducing the need for repeated irrigation.Saudi Environment Week, which runs from May 3-9, is an annual event aimed at raising environmental awareness, encouraging sustainable practices, and fostering coordination between communities, government entities, and the private sector.
The event in Riyadh on Monday featured a range of initiatives from food preservation campaigns to electronics refurbishment and recycling efforts, all designed to raise awareness, mobilize cross-sector action, and engage young people.Among the participants is the Food Preservation Charity in the Riyadh region, which focuses on reducing food waste through community outreach programs.
Mimonah Al-Ajlan, a supervisor at the charity, shared details of their 'Blessing and Preservation' initiative, aimed at teaching children about preserving food using an engaging educational cartoon series available on YouTube called "Our Nemmah".
The organization has reached over 100 schools in Riyadh to promote practical food preservation habits.Another NGO, Ertiqa, is dedicated to refurbishing electronics to extend their lifespan and reduce electronic waste.
Ohood Al-Ghamdi explained that the association, founded in 2014, donates refurbished devices to non-profit organizations, charities, and public schools across Saudi Arabia.
Non-repairable devices are recycled through a partnership with Al-Qaryan Group, ensuring minimal environmental impact.The Dawadmi Association for the Preservation of Trees and Parks has been working on forest protection, reducing firewood harvesting, and increasing vegetation cover since its inception five years ago.
Saleh Al-Raqraq emphasized that their seed bank project aims to preserve threatened tree species by collecting, treating, storing, and distributing seeds to other associations and community members.Wasm Environmental Association is also taking a technology-driven approach in planting initiatives, particularly in sandy areas.
Saad Al-Ajmi, the president of the association, highlighted their "We Made It Saudi" project that injects water into the soil for seedlings to grow in dune environments, reducing the need for repeated irrigation.Saudi Environment Week, which runs from May 3-9, is an annual event aimed at raising environmental awareness, encouraging sustainable practices, and fostering coordination between communities, government entities, and the private sector.
