Riyadh: The Saudi Green Building Forum (SGBF) will participate in the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), to be held in Bel©m, Brazil, from November 10 to 21, 2025. The participation comes as an extension of SGBF's role as a national institution holding consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and accredited to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), reflecting the contribution of Saudi experts and national best practices inspired by Saudi Vision 2030 in supporting global efforts toward sustainability and green transformation.
According to Saudi Press Agency, this year, SGBF will highlight the principle of 'Sufficiency Before Efficiency' in climate policies, emphasizing the need to reduce resource demand at the source before focusing on improving efficiency, in order to promote climate justice and balance economic growth with environmental protection.
SGBF Secretary-General Eng. Faisal Al-Fadl said the approach represents a shift in sustainable building thought, noting, 'Sufficiency does not mean limiting development; rather, it means achieving a balance between human needs and the planet's capacity to provide resources, ensuring social equity and environmental protection.'
SGBF will work to enhance international cooperation to develop sufficiency indicators and policies, in coordination with partner countries, international organizations, and public- and private-sector stakeholders, contributing to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
The Saudi Green Building Forum is a non-governmental organization in the Arab world that works with municipalities and housing authorities on environmental development, climate monitoring, combating desertification, and biodiversity through the Saaf® framework. It advances the localization of green building and the circular economy across the Arab region, inspired by Saudi practices in sustainability and the green transition.