Riyadh: CEO of the National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification (NCVC), Dr. Khaled bin Abdullah Al-Abdulkader, recently conducted a series of inspection visits to national parks across the Riyadh Region. These visits are part of the preparations to welcome delegations attending the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification. According to Saudi Press Agency, the tour included essential parks such as Thadig National Park, Huraymila National Park, Saad National Park, and Al-Ghat National Park. These parks promise an exceptional experience for attendees, as they are known for their stunning natural beauty and comprehensive visitor amenities. COP16 will run for two weeks in Riyadh starting tomorrow, Monday. The conference will bring together representatives from 197 parties to enhance collaboration, mobilize resources, and identify effective strategies to rehabilitate millions of hectares of degraded land and combat drought. The event also aims to empower decision-makers and encourage greater private and civil society involvement in safeguarding the environment and preserving natural resources. In parallel with COP16, the NCVC will host the second International Exhibition and Forum on Afforestation Technologies. The event will feature participation from government entities, private sector leaders, non-profits, and significant local and international companies, underscoring the global importance of addressing environmental challenges.
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