The Royal Commission for AlUla is participating in the leaders forum for the International Union for Conservation of Nature in the South Korean island of Jeju.
The two-day IUCN Leaders Summit that kicked off on Thursday will discuss mechanisms for conserving biodiversity, restoring natural habitats, and discussing ways of cooperation among IUCN member states to exchange experiences and develop ways of cooperation that enable the achievement of goals and build capacity.
RCU will hold a panel discussion on the topic "Restoring the Past for the Future" as part of the meeting schedule.
There are many concerns related to nature, but sustainability, new approaches to environmental preservation, and ways to promote thriving societies are at the top of the list.
The Royal Commission specialists will examine AlUla's methodology during the session in terms of overcoming obstacles and pursuing long-term goals in the presence of Waleed Aldayel, PMO Director at RCU, and Razan Al Mubarak, IUCN president.
Through its participation in the meetings of South Korea, RCU hopes to strengthen its position as a knowledge-based organization and strategic model for the preservation of the natural and cultural environment. It also hopes to open up channels of communication for the exchange of ideas and experiences between various parties and pertinent organizations.
In accordance with the "Vision of AlUla," RCU seeks to preserve the cultural, historical, and natural heritage through a number of initiatives and programs. Additionally, by enrolling citizens of AlUla in training programs for heritage preservation, RCU helps to raise awareness and encourage community participation in these programs.
In February 2021, the Royal Commission for AlUla obtained government membership in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in recognition of its strong commitment to efforts to safeguard the environment in AlUla Governorate, including support and empowerment of reserves, management of natural heritage through the Union's Green List of Protected Areas and Preserves, and assistance with the implementation of wildlife management and restoration.
The agreement strengthens RCU's goal of safeguarding natural resources and reestablishing environmental balance in the governorate, which helps to advance AlUla's status as one of the world's top tourist destinations for natural, archaeological, and cultural sites. By assigning 80% of AlUla's land, RCU's objective for restoring environmental balance is in keeping with the "Saudi Green" strategy.
It is important to note that the IUCN was founded in 1948 and that the Kingdom became a member of the Union in 1981.
It has recently taken steps in the Arabian Peninsula to make sure that the Red List of Endangered Species and the Green List of Protected Areas are incorporated into local plans and legislation.
