RIYADH: In a recent announcement, the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) revealed that Saudi Arabia will host World Environment Day in 2024.
This decision was disclosed during a meeting between UNEP Executive Director Inger Andersen and Saudi Ambassador to Kenya Khalid bin Abdullah Al-Salman in Nairobi. The selection of Saudi Arabia as the host country underscores the significant and impactful role the Saudi government plays in the field of environmental conservation.
World Environment Day, celebrated worldwide on June 5 each year, has evolved into one of the foremost global platforms for raising awareness about environmental issues over the past five decades. This decision to host the event in Saudi Arabia highlights the country’s commitment to environmental preservation on the international stage.
