The king salman bin abdulaziz royal reserve development authority signed a memorandum of understanding (mou) with the research center in biodiversity and genetic resources (cibio):he King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Research Center in Biodiversity and Genetic Resources (CIBIO), in a step aimed at strengthening cooperation in environmental protection and biodiversity conservation.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the MoU outlines key areas of cooperation, focusing on conducting studies and research in biodiversity, assessing species and ecosystems, supporting molecular and genetic analyses of species and reintroduction programs, implementing joint research projects, enhancing scientific publishing, and developing habitat management and degraded ecosystem restoration plans.
The step is part of the authority's ongoing efforts to expand its research and scientific partnerships with specialized centers worldwide, contributing to environmental sustainability, natural resource development, and the achievement of Saudi Green Initiative targets.