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Saudi Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Center for Vegetation Development and Combating Desertification, Eng. Abdulrahman Al-Fadhli launched on Sunday the executive plan for the National Forestry Program. The program falls within the objectives of the Saudi Vision 2030 to preserve the environment and protect natural resources and plant 10 billion trees as part of the Saudi Green Initiative.

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NCVC, MHRSD sign MoU to accomplish Saudi Green Initiative

What can China share about its experience in desertification control?

Almost all major river basins in Africa have become epicentres for conflicts over the last 20 years owing to the drying up of 'traditional' water sources.