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Preserving biodiversity and expanding ecosystems within the university campus is a fundamental pillar of environmental sustainability in higher education. This goal aims to:
1. Protect local ecosystems and enhance biodiversity
2. Expand green spaces and natural habitats within the university campus
3. Integrate environmental sustainability concepts into educational curricula and student activities
Strengthen community participation in environmental conservation efforts Initiatives and Actions Undertaken by the University
The First International Conference on Sustainability and Quality of Life was launched, organized by the College of Human Sciences and Design in partnership with the Scientific Endowment, with local and international experts discussing innovative solutions that support Saudi Vision 2030.
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Launching the "Deeratna Healthy" initiative, planting thousands of native seedlings
Participation in the 2024 National Afforestation Season
Hada Al-Sham field trip to explore geological structures, rock types, and their relationships.
The "With Your Hand... Save Your Environment" initiative, launched by the College of Environmental Sciences in collaboration with government and community partners, focuses on cleaning natural sites, reducing visual pollution, and preserving nature.
Bachelor of Plant Biodiversity:
Student studying at the Faculty of Science for the Bachelor’s Degree in Plant Science take a mandatory course in Plant Biodiversity, and participate in activities and projects related to this field.
In addition, KAU’s faculties in such department have numerous publications in this research area including:
• Xu, Xuehong, et al. "Mapping Asia plants: Current status on floristic information in Southwest Asia." Global Ecology and Conservation 24 (2020): e01257.
• Kama, Rakhwe, et al. "Identity and Diversity of Invasive Plant Affecting the Growth of Native Lactuca indica." ACS omega (2023).
• Filimban, F. Z., et al. "Studies in the flora of Arabia: XXX. A synopsis of the native and naturalised species of Senna (Leguminosae: Caesalpinioideae) in the Arabian Peninsula." Edinburgh Journal of Botany 71.1 (2014): 117-132.
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