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- Saudi minister Adel Al-Jubeir met with UNEP executive director Inger Andersen in Riyadh
- Kingdom also marks World Environment Day with event promoting need for investment in conservation, land rehabilitation and sustainability
RIYADH: The Saudi minister of state for foreign affairs and climate envoy, Adel Al-Jubeir, met Inger Andersen, executive director of the UN Environment Programme, at the ministry’s headquarters in Riyadh on Wednesday.
They discussed environmental issues, cooperation between Saudi Arabia and UNEP, and initiatives and other efforts undertaken by the Kingdom to protect the environment and address climate change.
Their meeting took place on World Environment Day, which is celebrated annually on June 5 and this year has the theme “Our Land, Our Future.” Saudi Arabia marked the occasion with an event at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh that emphasized the need for global investment in nature conservation, land rehabilitation and sustainable practices.
It also highlighted the important role of national and international collaborations, and promoted efforts to rehabilitate ecosystems worldwide to help achieve the UN’s sustainable development goals.