Across all regions of the Kingdom, 2,930 violations of the Environmental Law, the Executive Regulation for Logging, and the Executive Regulation for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification were recorded in 2024.
According to SPA, the National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification (NCVC) carried out these enforcement efforts in coordination with relevant authorities to monitor vegetation sites, deter violations, and protect natural resources.
Confiscated materials in 2024 included 10,049 cubic meters of illegally stored local firewood and 10,032 cubic meters of local charcoal. The largest single seizure took place in Riyadh, where authorities recovered over 650 cubic meters of local charcoal.
The NCVC utilizes inspection and protection teams and advanced technologies to monitor vegetation cover. All confiscated materials have been reclaimed, and violators were referred for legal proceedings with security entities. The center also manages the regulations and requirements for issuing licenses and permits to ensure compliance with the Executive Regulation for Violations and Penalties.
How many environmental violations did the NCVC record in 2024? The National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification (NCVC) recorded 2,930 violations across all regions of the Kingdom in 2024. These violations involved the Environmental Law, the Executive Regulation for Logging, and the Executive Regulation for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification.
What materials were confiscated by the NCVC during 2024? The NCVC reported the confiscation of 10,049 cubic meters of illegally stored local firewood and 10,032 cubic meters of local charcoal. In Riyadh, a single enforcement action resulted in the recovery of over 650 cubic meters of local charcoal.
How does the NCVC monitor and enforce environmental regulations? The NCVC uses dedicated inspection and protection teams and advanced technologies to monitor vegetation cover and curb violations. The center also sets the conditions and requirements for issuing permits and licenses to ensure compliance with the Environmental Law and the Executive Regulation for Violations and Penalties.