“The meeting reviewed the executive plan for the protection of the environment in Riyadh province. It also discussed various programs that include the rehabilitation of the environment and urban areas in the southern part of the city,” ADA President Ibrahim Muhammad Al-Sultan said after the meeting.
He added that experimental operation of the 15 air-pollution control stations and hazardous waste facilities in the city were also discussed.
“The meeting reviewed the sewage projects in the city and a directive for their completion was issued,” Al-Sultan said.
He added that the meeting also discussed the comprehensive strategy for vegetation protection in the province and the establishment of a seed bank for the development of sites with vegetation.
The meeting approved the setting up of a new committee for the implementation of science and environment education as an independent program in 162 secondary schools.
Al-Sultan added: “Work has been started for the implementation of a special program to promote the principle of clean environment in schools.”
This is expected to engender awareness among schoolchildren about the necessity of having a clean atmosphere for learning as well as the preservation of the environment for the current and future generations.
The meeting also explored the possibility of tapping various media organs to disseminate information on the city’s program on environmental protection.
It was agreed that the media play a vital role in the dissemination of information regarding the program for the next three years and the preparation of a comprehensive mass media strategy for the next 20 years.
