Makkah region launches National Afforestation Season 2026

The National Afforestation Season 2026 has officially launched in the Makkah region under the slogan ‘A generation plants... for a prosperous nation’. The event was inaugurated by Prince Saud bin Mishal bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Makkah, under the patronage of Prince Khalid Al-Faisal, Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Governor of Makkah.

This third edition of the season is a key component of the Saudi Green Initiative, which aims to expand green spaces, combat desertification, and enhance environmental sustainability. Since 2021, the Makkah region has seen the planting of over 7.7 million trees. The current ambitious plan targets the planting of 31.3 million trees by 2030, with a current achievement rate of 24.7%.

The initiative focuses on using local plant species that are adapted to the arid climate and require minimal water to ensure long-term sustainability. The program is supported by the National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification, alongside the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture.