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RIYADH: The first phase of the “Sustainable Steps” awareness initiative will be launched on Friday to promote responsible environmental behavior and practices.

It is supported by the Environment Fund and run in cooperation with the Rahala Association in Tanuma governorate.

The initiative aims to conduct several theoretical and interactive activities on Saturdays and Fridays to guide tourists and visitors to the governorate’s public parks and engage them in implementing best practices that contribute to preserving natural landmarks and enhancing environmental sustainability.

The Rahala Association is also working to implement the initiative in Al-Sharaf Park and Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Park in cooperation with Tanuma governorate.

“Sustainable Steps” is based on the principles of pre-trip planning, camping on suitable surfaces, waste disposal, reducing the effects of lighting fires, respecting wildlife and not disturbing natural components, and being considerate of other visitors.

Fawaz Al-Enezi, senior vice president of marketing and communications and official spokesperson for the Environment Fund, explained that the initiative was being implemented with the support of the fund, with the aim of raising awareness and empowering associations, civil society organizations and individuals by providing volunteer opportunities. 

Al-Enezi said that the Environment Fund promoted the environmental sector in the Kingdom by enabling initiatives and supporting research and innovation in the environment sector through the Incentives and Grants Program, which included 16 tracks in various fields, with the ease of applying for support through the grants program platform on the fund’s website.