SPA — In celebration of the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, the Morouj Foundation for Vegetation Development announced it had planted more than 2.5 million mangrove trees in 2025. The large-scale planting campaign spanned Saudi Arabia’s Jazan, Makkah, and Eastern regions. The Morouj mangrove planting initiative of 2025 stands as one of the Kingdom’s largest ecosystem restoration efforts to date.
This achievement blends ecological commitment with strategic partnerships. Morouj runs the Kingdom’s largest mangrove nursery, producing 2.5 million seedlings per year with a 90% planting success rate. As a result, the campaign supports goals under the Saudi Green Initiative and Vision 2030 by boosting biodiversity, protecting coastlines, and capturing carbon emissions.
Building Resilient Coastal Ecosystems with Strategic Partners
Engineer Talal Al-Sharif, General Manager of Projects and Partnerships at Morouj, said the foundation’s work goes far beyond tree planting. “Mangrove afforestation is a long-term investment in climate resilience and coastal sustainability,” he noted. He also emphasized the importance of public-private collaboration in achieving environmental targets.
Morouj’s success is supported by its partnership with the National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification. Private sector contributors have also played a key role. Together, these efforts help advance Saudi Arabia’s fight against desertification and support marine conservation.
Importantly, mangroves offer unique environmental benefits. They shield coastlines from erosion, absorb more carbon than many land-based forests, and provide habitats that support fisheries and the blue economy.
Looking ahead, the Morouj mangrove planting campaign for 2025 aims to scale further. It is designed to deliver long-term ecological, social, and economic value, transforming Saudi coastlines and embedding sustainability in national development.
THE SAUDI STANDARD’S VIEW: Morouj Mangrove Achievement Anchors Coastal Sustainability in Vision 2030
The successful planting of 2.5 million mangroves by the Morouj Foundation in Jazan, Makkah, and the Eastern Province is a key step in Saudi Arabia’s environmental journey. Marked on the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, the achievement directly supports Vision 2030 and the Saudi Green Initiative.
With a 90% success rate and an annual capacity of 2.5 million seedlings, Morouj’s nursery is a leader in marine afforestation. This reflects a science-based, large-scale approach to ecological restoration.
Mangroves provide vital services. They protect coastlines, sequester significant amounts of carbon, and serve as breeding grounds for marine life, essential for food security and biodiversity.
This initiative also highlights effective collaboration. Partnerships with the National Center for Vegetation Cover and private companies demonstrate how integrated efforts can yield measurable environmental benefits.
Beyond tree planting, the program builds long-term resilience. It utilizes nature-based solutions to enhance Saudi Arabia’s capacity to manage climate risks and promote economic diversification.
In summary, the Morouj mangrove planting campaign of 2025 is more than a milestone—it is a model for how environmental investments can drive climate action, economic impact, and global leadership in sustainability.
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