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Regenerative tourism highlighted at WEP 2022

KAUST · Jan 13

John Pagano, CEO of The Red Sea Development Company and AMAALA, spoke at WEP 2022 about regenerative tourism. He highlighted that AMAALA and The Red Sea Project are the world's most ambitious regenerative projects today, using innovative sustainable methods. In partnership with KAUST, they undertook marine spatial planning simulations to protect the marine environment, conserve 75% of the islands, and designate nine conservation zones. Why it matters: This initiative signals a commitment to sustainable tourism development in Saudi Arabia, leveraging research and technology to minimize environmental impact while creating new industries.

Scientific paper details marine spatial planning at Red Sea Project

KAUST · Apr 15

KAUST scientists and international researchers published a paper in Frontiers in Marine Science detailing marine spatial planning for Saudi's Red Sea Project. The study, involving The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), used spatial planning to achieve net positive conservation outcomes for the Al Wajh lagoon. The research targets a net conservation benefit of 30 percent exceeding typical levels. Why it matters: The study demonstrates that coastal development can enhance conservation through careful design, challenging the traditional view of development versus conservation.