The Ministry of Commerce signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Vegetation Cover Development Foundation (Marooj) to support environmental sustainability, on the sidelines of the First Global Nonprofit Sector Forum (Beyond Profit), held in Riyadh from 3 to 5 December 2025.
The memorandum aims to afforest the Ministry’s buildings and facilities, with a focus on using suitable native wild trees to increase green cover and preserve biodiversity.
Joint efforts will also be intensified to explore partnership and sponsorship opportunities with corporate social responsibility and sustainability programs in the private sector and nonprofit organizations, in order to enable the funding and implementation of environmental projects.
The agreement further includes raising awareness among the Ministry’s employees and interested stakeholders regarding the environment, sustainable agriculture, combating desertification, and the importance of native wild plants. In addition, it supports and empowers volunteers by designing specialized environmental volunteer opportunities within the scope of joint projects.