Jeddah, Saudi Arabia — Saudi biodiversity protection was emphasized as the Kingdom joined the world in celebrating the International Day for Biological Diversity on May 22. The 2025 theme, “Harmony with Nature and Sustainable Development,” underscores the link between environmental preservation and long-term human well-being.
The annual event promotes awareness of biodiversity’s importance in sustaining food, water, energy, and medicine. It also marks the adoption of the Convention on Biological Diversity in 1992. Today, it serves as a global call to strengthen biodiversity conservation in Saudi Arabia and beyond.
In line with the 2025 theme, Saudi Arabia continues to implement the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. This international roadmap supports coordinated environmental goals and reinforces the Kingdom’s environmental strategy.
Saudi Arabia is home to over 12,000 plant and animal species. These are spread across 65 ecosystems, including deserts, mountains, coastal zones, and marine habitats. The Kingdom also hosts more than 2,300 plant species and 1,600 native herbs.
Moreover, the National Center for Wildlife leads national wildlife programs across the country. These initiatives help protect endangered species and support ecological sustainability. Community engagement remains central to their success.
In addition, the Kingdom’s wide geographical spread across two desert eco-regions contributes to high biodiversity. This natural variation enables many endemic and semi-endemic species to thrive. As a result, Saudi biodiversity protection plays a key role in Vision 2030 and the broader environmental mission of the Kingdom.
