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Saudi Arabia Aims for Net-Zero Carbon Emissions by 2060

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Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) has announced that Saudi Arabia plans to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2060, while State-run Aramco aims to reach the same goal by 2050. The country is working to achieve this through its circular carbon economy approach, as part of its development plans. As part of its afforestation initiatives, Saudi Arabia will plant more than 450 million trees and rehabilitate degraded lands to increase protected areas to over 20%. The kingdom is also transforming Riyadh into one of the world's most sustainable cities.

Key Takeaways:

  • Saudi Arabia plans to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2060, as announced by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS).
  • State-run Aramco aims to achieve the same goal by 2050.
  • The country will plant more than 450 million trees as part of its first phase of afforestation initiatives.
  • Saudi Arabia will rehabilitate degraded lands to increase protected areas to over 20%.
  • The kingdom is transforming Riyadh into one of the world's most sustainable cities.
  • Prince Charles emphasized the importance of Saudi Arabia's efforts in energy transition, citing the benefits of renewable energy.
  • Aramco President and CEO Armin Nasser highlighted the company's commitment to achieving net-zero emissions.
  • The Saudi Green Initiative forum brought together companies, international NGOs, and ministers of environment and climate ahead of COP26 talks.

Statistics:

  • Saudi Arabia plans to plant more than 450 million trees as part of its afforestation initiatives.
  • The country aims to increase protected areas to over 20% through its rehabilitation efforts.
  • Aramco plans to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
  • Saudi Arabia's goal of transforming Riyadh into one of the world's most sustainable cities is underway.
  • COP26 talks will take place from October 31-November 12 at the Scottish Event Campus in Glasgow.
  • Prince Charles emphasized the "dangerously narrow window" to accelerate the global "green recovery".

Sources:

  • Saudi Press Agency, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's remarks at the Saudi Green Initiative forum
  • Aramco, Armin Nasser's comments at the Saudi Green Initiative forum
  • BBC News, "COP26: Prince Charles warns of 'dangerously narrow window' to act on climate"

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