Riyadh: The 15th annual Saudi Green Building Forum (SGBF 15), held under the title 'Localizing Sustainable Development Goals' (SDGs), will take place on October 1 and 2 at the Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City, known as "Misk City," in Riyadh.
According to Saudi Press Agency, SGBF 15 will be conducted under the patronage of the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing. The theme of the forum is 'Energizing Green Action: Driving Nature-Based Solutions for Sustainable Development Goals,' and it will be hosted under the banner of Saudi Vision 2030. Forum secretary-general Faisal Al-Fadl highlighted that the event serves as a platform for decision-makers, innovators, and youth to envision the cities of the future. Over the past 15 years, SGBF has emerged as a global hub for urban sustainability and green action.
With consultative status by the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the forum is set to gather more than 3,000 participants and 50 international speakers. SGBF 15 will feature sessions focusing on three strategic tracks: nature-based solutions which showcase innovations in renewable energy, water management, and biodiversity-supporting urban planning; green cities which align the SDGs with Saudi and Arab urban development; and partnerships for sustainability which emphasize enhanced regional and international cooperation among governments, the private sector, and civil society.
The forum encourages interested individuals to register for participation.