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ROSHN Inaugurates RGIC in Support of Saudi Green Initiative

The ROSHN Green Initiative Center (RGIC) is a flagship facility in line with the Saudi Green Initiative.SPA
The ROSHN Green Initiative Center (RGIC) is a flagship facility in line with the Saudi Green Initiative.SPA
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ROSHN Inaugurates RGIC in Support of Saudi Green Initiative

The ROSHN Green Initiative Center (RGIC) is a flagship facility in line with the Saudi Green Initiative.SPA
The ROSHN Green Initiative Center (RGIC) is a flagship facility in line with the Saudi Green Initiative.SPA

ROSHN, Saudi Arabia's leading real estate developer and a PIF giga project, announced on Wednesday the inauguration of the ROSHN Green Initiative Center (RGIC), a flagship facility in line with the Saudi Green Initiative.
RGIC will serve as a tree nursery and educational hub open to the public, cultivating greenery to enrich ROSHN communities and surrounding areas, ROSHN said in a statement.
At the launch of RGIC, ROSHN signed four sustainability-focused agreements with Saudi organizations. They will support ROSHN's efforts to promote green concepts, such as the circular economy, reducing carbon emissions, and ecological regeneration.
Launched last year as part of ROSHN's Yuhyeek CSR program on the occasion of the Kingdom’s 93rd National Day, the ROSHN Green Initiative has already delivered on initial goals, with over 32,000 seedlings, 25,000 mangrove trees, and 4,300 other trees planted across the Kingdom through 93 green initiatives. Over 3,000 volunteers and 75 schools have been engaged in these efforts.
According to the statement, RGIC, equipped with state-of-the-art technologies, will be able to produce 2,000 trees annually. The facility will also serve as a learning hub, offering educational and interactive engagements to the public and organizations interested in supporting Saudi Arabia's sustainability programs.
The trees grown at RGIC will be planted in ROSHN's communities and certain areas throughout the country, contributing to environmental preservation and regeneration, as outlined by the Saudi Green Initiative.
ROSHN, the statement said, is committed to human-centric and sustainable communities, incorporating eco-friendly practices in its operations and developments. It focuses on energy and water usage, materials and waste management, transport and connectivity, and community well-being.
ROSHN was one of the first organizations in Saudi Arabia to join the UN Global Compact, proof of its dedication to advancing sustainability and ecological regeneration, according to the statement.

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'Amphibious Mouse' among 27 New Species Discovered in Peru's Amazon

A clearwing butterfly (Oleria sp.) specimen, from one of the 218 species of butterflies observed during an expedition to the Peruvian region of Alto Mayo, is pictured, June 8, 2022. Conservation International/photo by Marlon Dag/Handout via REUTERS
A clearwing butterfly (Oleria sp.) specimen, from one of the 218 species of butterflies observed during an expedition to the Peruvian region of Alto Mayo, is pictured, June 8, 2022. Conservation International/photo by Marlon Dag/Handout via REUTERS
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'Amphibious Mouse' among 27 New Species Discovered in Peru's Amazon

A clearwing butterfly (Oleria sp.) specimen, from one of the 218 species of butterflies observed during an expedition to the Peruvian region of Alto Mayo, is pictured, June 8, 2022. Conservation International/photo by Marlon Dag/Handout via REUTERS
A clearwing butterfly (Oleria sp.) specimen, from one of the 218 species of butterflies observed during an expedition to the Peruvian region of Alto Mayo, is pictured, June 8, 2022. Conservation International/photo by Marlon Dag/Handout via REUTERS

An "amphibious mouse" with partially webbed feet that eats aquatic insects was among 27 new species discovered during a 2022 expedition to Peru's Amazon, according to Conservation International.

Scientists also discovered a spiny mouse, a squirrel, eight types of fish, three amphibians and 10 types of butterflies, Trond Larsen, head of Conservation International's Rapid Assessment Program, told Reuters this week.

He added that another 48 species found by investigators were potentially new, but needed further study.

The new species were found in Alto Mayo, a protected area with several ecosystems, Indigenous territories and villages.

"Discovering so many new species of mammals and vertebrates is really incredible, especially in such a human-influenced landscape as Alto Mayo," Larsen said.

The expedition between June and July 2022 was made up of 13 scientists plus local technicians and members of Indigenous groups.

"It was really fantastic to work so closely with the Awajun people. They have extensive traditional knowledge about the forests, animals and plants they live side-by-side with," Larsen said.

Among the new species, Larsen highlighted the spiny mouse that has stiff fur, the amphibious mouse, and a dwarf squirrel that measures 14 cm (5.5 in).

"(The squirrel) fits so easily in the palm of your hand. Adorable and beautiful chestnut-brown color, very fast," Larsen said. "It jumps quickly and hides in the trees."

Another favorite discovery was the blob-headed fish, a type of armored catfish, he said.

A total of 2,046 species were recorded during the 38-day expedition using camera traps, bioacoustic sensors and DNA sampling. Among them, 49 were classified as threatened, including the yellow-tailed woolly monkey and the tree monkey.

Larsen said the discoveries reinforced the need to protect the area.

"Unless steps are taken now to safeguard these sites and help restore parts of the landscape ... there's a strong chance they won't persist in the long term," Larsen said.