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Saudi Food Futures Forum: KAUST making desert agriculture sustainable

KAUST · Nov 12

KAUST hosted the Saudi Food Futures Forum, uniting scientists, industry partners, and policymakers to strengthen food security in arid regions. The forum showcased KAUST's Center of Excellence (CoE) for Sustainable Food Security and facilitated collaboration to accelerate farming innovation. KAUST's Wadi Qudaid Experiment Station serves as a real-world technology deployment platform for sustainable farming and desert-restoration technologies. Why it matters: The event highlights Saudi Arabia's commitment to using science and innovation to address food security challenges in line with Vision 2030.

KAUST and NCVC inaugurate new experimental station and ecological observatory

KAUST · Oct 17

KAUST and The National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification (NCVC) have launched an Experimental Station and Ecological Observatory in Wadi Qudaid National Park. The station aims to test environmental improvement interventions and desert afforestation methods, supporting the Saudi Green Initiative through research on the local plant environment via the KSA native genome project. KAUST Professor Rod Wing has led the project since 2022, hoping the station will contribute to the national revegetation project. Why it matters: The station represents a significant collaboration to address environmental challenges and promote sustainable practices in line with Saudi Arabia's green initiatives.