المملكة: Red Sea Sustainability Strategy: A blue economy that enhances environmental protection
The pioneering strategy strengthens cooperation frameworks for the sustainability of the Red Sea, empowers society and supports the transition to a sustainable blue economy in a way that achieves economic diversification and is in line with the goals of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 and the national priorities for the research, development and innovation sector that were previously launched, the most important of which are environmental sustainability and basic needs.
The strategy launched by the Crown Prince enhances efforts to preserve and protect the Red Sea ecosystem while adopting sustainability in all relevant projects. It also unleashes the promising potential of the blue economy in the Kingdom and ensures development processes whose impact is reflected in the region as a whole.
Empowering and celebrating local culture
The strategy revolves around empowering the community, celebrating local culture, and motivating the community to preserve the Red Sea ecosystem.
The strategy highlights society as having a major role in preserving the Red Sea and ensuring its sustainability for future generations through active participation in protecting the Red Sea ecosystem. The strategy also looks to everyone to adopt the concept of the importance of preserving natural resources, and that preserving them is an integral part of Our authentic culture.
Protecting biodiversity
The strategy aims to preserve and regenerate the Red Sea ecosystem, and for the Red Sea region to become a reference for best blue economy practices.
Strategy objectives
The National Strategy for the Sustainability of the Red Sea has five strategic objectives, including environmental sustainability, economic development, social development, safety and security, and governance and cooperation.
The Red Sea Sustainability Strategy aims to contribute to the economic diversification of the Kingdom through the transition towards a sustainable blue economy with ambitious economic returns while preserving the environment.
The strategy works to create promising opportunities for companies in marine sectors including eco-tourism, fishing, the renewable energy sector, and others.
Achieving the blue economy
The strategy seeks to achieve a sustainable blue economy that aims to create new job opportunities and build a better future for all. The Kingdom has given the sustainability and environmental preservation sector wide attention, and this has been accompanied by the Red Sea Sustainability Strategy.
The strategy aims to increase the coverage of marine and coastal protected areas, increase the contribution of renewable energy, and create thousands of job opportunities related to blue economy activities. The Kingdom also aspires to become a global leader in the field of research, development and innovation in the blue economy.
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