Standards and protocols applicable in KSA for project managers designing climate-resilient and ecosystem-friendly projects, are evolving.
Project managers must now design projects to withstand future climate challenges. This task requires an in-depth understanding of the sustainability requirements. It also demands knowledge of the latest innovations in green technology.
The best project managers integrate adaptive strategies and robust planning. They contribute to the preservation of the ecosystem. They also foster economic growth and community well-being in the face of a changing climate.

Relevant Standards

Project managers should first consider KSA’s overall goals and targets in terms of climate resilience, biodiversity and ecosystem management. These include:

1. United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs).
2. Saudi Vision 2030’s sustainability targets.
3. Saudi Green Initiative (SGI).
4. National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP), especially when working in or near sensitive ecosystems.

Secondly, certainly your company is already involved in ESG activities or under public reporting obligations:

1. Global Reporting Initiative (GRI).
2. Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) framework.
3. Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB).
4. Saudi Exchange (Tadawul) ESG disclosure guidelines.

Most often, these are some standards and protocols applicable in KSA for project managers designing climate-resilient and ecosystem-friendly projects:

1. National Center for Environmental Compliance (NCEC) regulations: The NCEC enforces environmental regulations. It ensures compliance with international standards. Projects must adhere to these regulations.
2. Protected Area System Plan: This plan guides the establishment and management of protected areas in Saudi Arabia. Projects near or within these areas must follow specific conservation requirements.
3. Executive Regulation for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification: This regulation is issued under the Environmental Law. It applies to all vegetation cover lands. It includes provisions for forest management. The regulation also covers rangeland protection and combating desertification.
4. Green Riyadh Project Standards: Although specific to Riyadh, this project’s standards for planting 7.5 million trees in the city current model. This model for urban afforestation can be applied to other cities in Saudi Arabia.

By adhering to these standards, project managers can contribute to Saudi Arabia’s environmental sustainability goals. They can achieve this while creating resilient and ecosystem-friendly projects.

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