Saudi Arabia Participates in Ramsar COP15 Wetlands Conference

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, represented by the National Center of Wildlife (NCW), is participating in the 15th Conference of the Contracting Parties to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands (COP15). The conference is being held in Victoria Falls, Republic of Zimbabwe, from July 23 to 31, under the theme "Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future".

 Saudi Arabia's participation includes organizing a side event titled "Wetlands in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Protecting Ecosystems and Advancing Sustainability." The event aims to showcase the importance of wetlands in the Kingdom and their role in biodiversity conservation. It will highlight national initiatives for preserving these sensitive ecosystems, present innovations and solutions for sustainable management based on modern environmental data, and foster international and regional cooperation frameworks.

 The NCW is also participating with a special pavilion in the exhibition accompanying the conference. Through its pavilion, the NCW will display prominent wetland sites in the Kingdom, such as salt flats, coastal areas, and mangrove forests. It will also highlight their environmental, social, economic, and cultural values through interactive content, showcasing the diversity and importance of such environments.