In partnership with the Royal Commission for AlUla to reduce emissions resulting from the conference

Ekimos receives carbon neutral certification

The AlUla Heritage Impact Assessment Conference obtained a carbon-neutral certificate, as Ekimos sought to obtain this certificate in partnership with the Royal Commission for AlUla to reduce the carbon emissions resulting from the conference while it was held in the AlUla region. Her Royal Highness Princess Nouf bint Mohammed bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz, President of Saudi ICOMOS, will plant 500 trees in the AlUla Nature Reserve, along with the conference guests.

The conference is held in partnership with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). and the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS). Athar Regional Center in Sharjah (ICCROM). The regional center for the United Nations Educational, Cultural and Arts Organization (UNESCO). Its activities constitute a platform for experts and researchers to exchange knowledge and transfer experiences. It discussed the latest scientific trends and practices in the field of environmental conservation, Enhancing cooperation and integration to achieve common goals.

The conference scheduled for December 4-6 in AlUla Governorate, northwestern Saudi Arabia, represents an opportunity to highlight environmental efforts in AlUla within the comprehensive development plan for the governorate. Which aims to revive and rehabilitate cultural and natural oases in a sustainable manner, Which enhances AlUla’s vision, In protecting the natural components and restoring the environmental balance in the governorate, Being one of the global archaeological and natural cultural destinations.

The conference’s obtaining the carbon zero certificate was a culmination of its efforts by adopting the global ISO carbon emissions management program and the conference’s compliance with Saudi health and environmental standards. This is a gesture that reflects the AlUla Conference’s commitment to fulfilling the requirements of sustainable development and achieving its goals by applying the best international standards and practices to preserve the environment and reduce carbon emissions in line with the Kingdom’s vision for sustainable development and its pledges to double Efforts to reduce carbon emissions By 2030 AD, Within the Saudi Green Initiative, which aims to achieve carbon neutrality (0% net carbon emissions) by 2060 AD.