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Saudi Royal Reserves Plant Millions of Trees, Seedlings in Conjunction with COP16

The achievements fall in conjunction with the 16th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), and the Saudi Green Initiative Forum in Riyadh - SPA
The achievements fall in conjunction with the 16th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), and the Saudi Green Initiative Forum in Riyadh - SPA
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Saudi Royal Reserves Plant Millions of Trees, Seedlings in Conjunction with COP16

The achievements fall in conjunction with the 16th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), and the Saudi Green Initiative Forum in Riyadh - SPA
The achievements fall in conjunction with the 16th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), and the Saudi Green Initiative Forum in Riyadh - SPA

King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority (KSRNR) has reached a new strategic achievement, having planted more than 2,400,000 seedlings, rehabilitated 700,000 hectares, removed 119 tons of hazardous waste, and scattered 4 tons of local seeds in KSRNR, in conjunction with the 16th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), and the Saudi Green Initiative Forum in Riyadh.
This achievement aligns with the Kingdom's Vision 2030, which prioritizes environmental sustainability and enhanced efforts to combat desertification, and contributes to achieving the objectives of the Saudi Green Initiative.
This step reflects the authority's commitment to achieving its environmental goals, including through using modern technologies and employing AI in the afforestation process, SPA reported.

Meanwhile, the Imam Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Royal Reserve Development Authority has also achieved a significant milestone, having planted over 1.5 million trees and shrubs in the Imam Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Royal Reserve and King Khalid Royal Reserve.
This initiative aligns with the Saudi Vision 2030 as well, which places environmental sustainability at its core, and supports efforts to combat desertification, rehabilitate ecosystems, and contribute to the goals of the Saudi Green Initiative.
The project entails planting a variety of native tree and shrub species, such as Acacia gerrardii, Acacia seyal, Ziziphus spina-christi (sidr), calligonum (arta), panicgrass (thumam), Acacia tortilis (samr), Rhanterium epapposum (arfaj), and caper bush (shafallah), in order to restore biodiversity and improve natural habitats for wildlife.
This initiative reflects the authority’s commitment to achieving its environmental goals through innovative and sustainable solutions based on the best global practices. Modern technologies, including the normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) for vegetation analysis, AI to optimize planting processes, and identifying saplings through drone imagery, are used to carry out the project.
The authority is dedicated to developing sustainable projects that enhance biodiversity and protect wildlife, contributing to a balanced and sustainable environmental future.

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Buyer Splashes Out $1.3 Million for Tokyo New Year Tuna

The head of a 276-kilogram bluefin tuna that was auctioned for 207 million Japanese yen (about 1.3 million US dollars), which was bought jointly by sushi restaurant operator Onodera Group and wholesaler Yamayuki, is carried by a sushi chef at an Onodera sushi restaurant after the first tuna auction of the New Year in Tokyo, Japan January 5, 2025. (Reuters)
The head of a 276-kilogram bluefin tuna that was auctioned for 207 million Japanese yen (about 1.3 million US dollars), which was bought jointly by sushi restaurant operator Onodera Group and wholesaler Yamayuki, is carried by a sushi chef at an Onodera sushi restaurant after the first tuna auction of the New Year in Tokyo, Japan January 5, 2025. (Reuters)
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Buyer Splashes Out $1.3 Million for Tokyo New Year Tuna

The head of a 276-kilogram bluefin tuna that was auctioned for 207 million Japanese yen (about 1.3 million US dollars), which was bought jointly by sushi restaurant operator Onodera Group and wholesaler Yamayuki, is carried by a sushi chef at an Onodera sushi restaurant after the first tuna auction of the New Year in Tokyo, Japan January 5, 2025. (Reuters)
The head of a 276-kilogram bluefin tuna that was auctioned for 207 million Japanese yen (about 1.3 million US dollars), which was bought jointly by sushi restaurant operator Onodera Group and wholesaler Yamayuki, is carried by a sushi chef at an Onodera sushi restaurant after the first tuna auction of the New Year in Tokyo, Japan January 5, 2025. (Reuters)

The top bidder at a Tokyo fish market said they paid $1.3 million for a tuna on Sunday, the second highest price ever paid at an annual prestigious new year auction.

Michelin-starred sushi restauranteurs the Onodera Group said they paid 207 million yen for the 276-kilogram (608 pound) bluefin tuna, roughly the size and weight of a motorbike.

It is the second highest price paid at the opening auction of the year in Tokyo's main fish market since comparable data started being collected in 1999.

The powerful buyers have now paid the top price for five years straight -- winning bragging rights and a lucrative frenzy of media attention in Japan.

"The first tuna is something meant to bring in good fortune," Onodera official Shinji Nagao told reporters after the auction. "Our wish is that people will eat this and have a wonderful year."

The Onodera Group paid 114 million yen for the top tuna last year.

But the highest ever auction price was 333.6 million yen for a 278-kilogram bluefin in 2019, as the fish market was moved from its traditional Tsukiji area to a modern facility in nearby Toyosu.

The record bid was made by self-proclaimed "Tuna King" Kiyoshi Kimura, who operates the Sushi Zanmai national restaurant chain.

During the Covid-19 pandemic the new year tunas commanded only a fraction of their usual top prices, as the public were discouraged from dining out and restaurants had limited operations.