Riyadh: Saudi Arabia officially launched its 2026 National Greening Season on October 7, aiming to expand vegetation cover, combat desertification and restore degraded land across the Kingdom. The campaign is linked to the Saudi Green Initiative and supports the country’s environmental objectives under Vision 2030.
The government’s 2026 restoration programme targets more than 60,000 hectares of natural rangeland using over 110 tonnes of seeds from 70 native plant species. These efforts are designed to encourage the growth of vegetation suited to Saudi Arabia’s climate and improve the condition of degraded landscapes.
According to the National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification (NCVC), over 51,000 hectares were rehabilitated during the previous two years, using 109 tonnes of seeds from 40 native species. The longer-term target is to rehabilitate 350,000 hectares of natural rangeland by 2030.
The programme will also coordinate seed distribution with rainfall forecasts and cloud-seeding opportunities to improve germination. Government agencies, private organisations, volunteers and educational institutions are being encouraged to participate in greening activities across the country.
