Royal Commission for AlUla Highlights Sustainability Endeavors at COP16.

Riyadh: The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) is taking part in the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, through the Saudi Green Initiative Gallery, to highlight a variety of its projects and initiatives that reinforce Saudi Arabia's environmental and sustainability agenda, while underscoring its role in the comprehensive and sustainable regeneration of AlUla. According to Saudi Press Agency, the RCU will present 10 key initiatives, including the development of a circular carbon economy via the agricultural waste management program, the planting of 500,000 trees and plants, the establishment of nature reserves, and the Arabian leopard conservation and breeding program. RCU's senior management team will also engage in several seminars and discussions to talk about the achievements, challenges, and opportunities related to AlUla's regeneration. Taking place in Riyadh from December 2 to 13, COP16 marks the convention's 30th anniversary. This event i s the first of its kind to be held in the Middle East and North Africa region.