Purpose
As part of the GiKS 2026 Conference, this high-level panel supports the conference’s mission to advance knowledge exchange, strategic dialogue, and cross-sector collaboration on sustainability and innovation. The session brings together senior leaders from Royal Reserve Development Authorities, national conservation and restoration programs, and environmental and resource management institutions to examine how multi-authority coordination can accelerate environmental protection, ecosystem restoration, and sustainable development, aligned with Vision 2030.
Key Themes
- Integrated environmental governance and multi-authority coordination
- Ecosystem restoration and environmental damage repair
- Biodiversity protection and conservation within protected areas
- Sustainable livestock and fisheries resource management
- Data-driven decision-making, monitoring, and climate adaptation
- Community engagement, eco-tourism, and sustainable regional development
Expected Outcomes
- Identification of practical opportunities for coordination between Royal Reserves and national agencies
- Shared understanding of strategic priorities for environmental protection and restoration
- Insights into innovative approaches, tools, and governance models supporting sustainability
- Action-oriented perspectives to advance environmental resilience across Saudi Arabia
PANEL DESCRIPTION
As part of GiKS 2026, and as Saudi Arabia advances its environmental ambitions under Vision 2030, effective collaboration among government authorities has become essential to safeguarding the Kingdom’s natural ecosystems. This high-level VIP panel brings together senior leaders from Royal Reserve Development Authorities, national conservation and restoration programs, and environmental and resource-management institutions to examine how integrated, multi-authority governance can support the conference’s goals of sustainability, innovation, and knowledge exchange while driving long-term environmental protection and ecological resilience.
The discussion will explore coordinated approaches to ecosystem restoration, environmental damage repair, biodiversity conservation, and the sustainable management of livestock and fisheries resources. Panelists will share strategic perspectives and practical insights on aligning policy, science, and implementation, with a focus on data-driven decision-making, climate adaptation, community engagement, and the role of protected areas in supporting eco-tourism and sustainable regional development across Saudi Arabia.
