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KAU continuously provides support and information feeds to the government through the research and activities that its concerned center conduct. The main involved centers for climate action are the Center of Excellence for Climate Change Research and the Center of Excellence in Environmental Studies.
Joint memorandum for a hypothetical scenario of a marine oil spill at the National Center for Environmental Compliance with the participation of King Abdulaziz University. (click here)
King Abdulaziz University cooperates with the Emirate of Makkah AlMukaromah Region, with the participation of experts from the university, the Environmental Compliance Center and Jeddah Health.
KAU, in cooperation with the Emirate of Makkah AlMukaromah, organized a workshop entitled "Studying the Environmental Situation in Jeddah Governorate".
The workshop addressed topics including air quality, environmental issues related to climate change, environmental health and its effects on public health, environmental regulations and legislation, and the Dengue Fever Control Program. The workshop was attended by experts from the university, the Environmental Compliance Center and Jeddah Health to exchange experiences and participate in constructive discussions aimed at improving environmental conditions in Jeddah Governorate. (click here)
King Abdulaziz University Launches Our Land Is Healthy’ Initiative
King Abdulaziz University, represented by the College of Environmental Sciences, launched the “Our Land Is Healthy” initiative under the slogan “We only have one Earth” on Arab Environment Day 2024, in cooperation with the Ministry of Environment, Water & Agriculture – Makkah Region branch, and other entities. The initiative aims to raise environmental awareness in the community, stimulate pro-environmental behaviours, promote tree-planting, and manage waste, with diverse participation from academia, the community, the public sector and the private sector.
The initiative was realised through the combined efforts of the university, the public sector and the private sector, with participation from: the Ministry of Environment, Water & Agriculture, Jeddah Municipality, Deiratna Camp, Solutions for Electronic Waste Treatment Company, the Saudi Society for Environmental Sciences, the National Center for Waste Management (MWAN), and the National Center for Vegetation Cover Development & Combating Desertification.
(Click here to access the detailed final report of the initiative)
The ‘Green spots Initiative’
The ‘Green spots Initiative’ is a pioneering voluntary waste-management program in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, launched by the Scientific Endowment at King Abdulaziz University in collaboration with the Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials at the same university. It aims to manage waste effectively and sustainably—through sorting, collection and recycling—while providing research studies to serve the targeted beneficiaries. The initiative began its first phase in the Western Region of the Kingdom, specifically during the Hajj season, and its strategic plan calls for expansion into all regions of the Kingdom in subsequent phases.
Project Leaders:
The Scientific Endowment at King Abdulaziz University
Jeddah Municipality – the direct supervising body
Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials – providing logistical and research support
Joudi Golden Contracting Company – executive responsible for field-team supervision and worker accommodation
National Center for Waste Management (“MWAN”) – the regulatory and supervisory authority”(click here)
The “Green spots Initiative” received extensive media coverage across several local newspapers and platforms, highlighting the collaborative efforts between King Abdulaziz University and governmental and non-profit sectors in delivering an innovative waste-management program during the Hajj season.
Media Coverage and Public Recognition
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An initiative entitled “Jeddah Green” from the Center of Excellence for Research in Environmental Studies in cooperation with several relevant government agencies
In the context of local cooperation with government, the Center of Excellence for Environmental Studies launched an initiative entitled "Jeddah Green" on 2023, in cooperation with several relevant entities (Jeddah Governorate, Jeddah Municipality, Jeddah Education Department, and Jeddah Community Centers Association). The initiative was part of the "Let's Volunteer" program for volunteerism and community partnership launched by Jeddah Governorate. The initiative aims to protect the environment and its sustainability, develop the vegetation cover, and support voluntary initiatives, and stimulate the public and private sectors, in line with the Kingdom's Vision 2030. (for more informationcees.kau.edu.sa/Pages-Green-jeedah-2023-Ar.aspx )
Collaboration between the College of Environmental Sciences and the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture
The Community Service Unit at the College of Environmental Sciences, in celebration of #Arab_Environment_Day, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture and Deeratna Camp in Dhahban, launches the "My Safe Environment" initiative. Initiative Goals:
Raising environmental awareness and educating the community on the importance of preserving the environment, promoting positive habits and behaviors that support environmental protection.
Spreading awareness on the importance of preserving vegetation and introducing the community to the "Green Saudi Initiative" launched by His Royal Highness, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Planting and greening activities in desert areas.
Conducting cleanup campaigns to remove waste.
Promoting community participation in environmental and sustainability efforts. (click here)
As part of the "My Safe Environment" initiative, and to commemorate Arab Environment Day, a tree planting drive was organized. Over 150 Sidr and Arak saplings were planted. (click here)
KAU’s Participation in the Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum to Discuss Climate Change and Its Impact on Humanitarian Work
King Abdulaziz University at #RiyadhInternationalHumanitarianForum discusses "Climate Change and Its Impact on Humanitarian Work" in collaboration with the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center and the Ministries of Energy and Environment. Our goal is to enhance cooperation to address climate challenges. (click here)
KAU’s Participation in Key Climate Sessions at COP16 Riyadh
The Head of the Meteorology Department at the College of Environmental Sciences, Director of the Center of Excellence for Climate Change Research at kau, Dr. Ahmed bin Emad Samman, participated in the dialogue session: Technological Innovations for Sustainable Land Management and Resilience in the Face of Drought, during the #COP16_Riyadh conference.(click here)
Dr. Mansour Al-Mazrouei participated in the Afforestation Forum, where he delivered a lecture titled “The Role of Plant Cover in Reducing Carbon Emissions: Strategies for the Arabian Peninsula.” During the lecture, he discussed the importance of plant cover in reducing carbon emissions, the causes of climate change, and both traditional and innovative solutions to address these challenges. He also highlighted the environmental impact of such strategies and emphasized the call for the COP16 Riyadh summit.(click here)
Center of Excellence for Climate Change Research (CECCR)
The CECCR specializes in studies of several aspects of climate of Arabian Peninsula, in particular, Saudi Arabia.
CECCR has produced a study titled “Rainwater harvesting possibility under climate change: A basin-scale case study over western province of Saudi Arabia” that predicts that intense rainfall and flash floods will increase in a warmer world, and therefore the Saudi government should invest in larger rainwater harvesting capacity to help combat the lack of available potable water. The government heavily relies on such studies that address solutions to the lack of water resources in the Kingdom because of the arid nature of the country.
The Center of Excellence for Climate Change Research provides Early Warning message to the local Government of Jeddah and issues a daily Online weather forecast over the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Objectives of the CECCR Center
Validate various climate change projections over Saudi Arabia.
Use and develop climate prediction techniques.
Create a database of weather and climate for Saudi Arabia.
Carry out the research in the field of climate change using the state-of-the-art global and regional climate models, and investigate possible causes of recent climate change.
Assess the effect of future climate change in Saudi Arabia.
Assess changes in extremes because of future climate change.
Assess the impacts of climate change for the society.
Provide services to the scientific community through multiple interaction channels.
Contribute to the scientific progress in climate research worldwide.
Center of Excellence in Environmental Studies (CEES)
Its mission is to participate in the achievement of sustainable development through the outputs of research and environmental studies in air pollution, water pollution and solid waste treatment, provide laboratory services with international quality, and contribute to the community through serving it in a civilized manner.
The center's sustainability reports can be accessed from here (link)
Conduct scientific research and publish in internationally classified journals.
Develop laboratories in accordance with international standards.
Attract to the center, local and international research expertise from the related various disciplines.
Develop research and community-based relationships and partnerships with the relevant local and international sectors.
Carryout/participate in scientific conferences, forums and workshops.
Provide scientific and financial support to graduate students.
Promote environmental awareness among all segments of the community.
Prepare national research leaderships in the focused environmental fields.
Provide scientific studies and laboratories services for both public and private sectors.
Develop the center’s capability for self-financing.
Sample Official Requests from the Government entities for KAU to cooperate and support in different activities, mainly peak times during pilgrimage season (hajj) and the Holy month of Ramadan..
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