The workshop brings together a diverse group of stakeholders who play a critical role in shaping sustainable and resilient cities in Saudi Arabia and beyond:
Through this workshop, stakeholders will gain practical knowledge, collaborative opportunities, and tailored solutions that support evidence-based decision-making for resilient urban futures.
Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture
Leads Saudi Arabia’s national environmental and water policies, addressing climate change impacts and promoting sustainable natural resource management. Participation in the workshop supports integrating scientific climate modeling into national adaptation and mitigation strategies.
Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing
Responsible for city planning, housing, and infrastructure development across the Kingdom. The ministry’s engagement supports translating urban climate research into resilient, human-centered city planning practices.
Ministry of Energy
Oversees national energy policy, including renewable energy and carbon management. The workshop provides an opportunity to explore how climate data can guide low-carbon urban energy strategies.
Ministry of Transport and Logistics Services
Focuses on sustainable transport networks and infrastructure resilience. Participation enhances coordination between mobility planning and climate adaptation strategies.
Ministry of Economy and Planning
Ensures that Saudi Arabia’s economic policies align with Vision 2030 and sustainability objectives. The workshop offers insights into the economic dimensions of climate resilience and livability.
Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources
Supports industrial development aligned with low-carbon transitions. The workshop connects industrial sustainability with climate modeling and emission reduction frameworks.
Ministry of Culture – Architecture and Design Commission
Promotes sustainable design and architectural innovation. Participation aligns cultural development with environmentally responsible and climate-adaptive design practices.
Ministry of Interior – Civil Defense
Oversees national disaster risk management and emergency response. The workshop provides tools and data for improving preparedness for heat waves, floods, and other climate-related risks.
Ministry of Education
Plays a key role in capacity building and sustainability education. Engagement promotes collaboration with universities and researchers to strengthen climate literacy.
National Center for Meteorology (NCM)
Provides climate and weather data essential for urban and regional climate modeling. Collaboration enhances model accuracy and data-driven policy formulation.
National Center for Waste Management (MWAN)
Develops sustainable waste management systems as part of the circular economy transition. The workshop helps align urban climate resilience with resource efficiency.
National Center for Vegetation Cover and Combating Desertification
Supports nature-based solutions that improve microclimates and reduce desertification risks in urban environments.
National Energy Efficiency Center
Advances energy efficiency across sectors. Participation supports low-energy, climate-adapted building and city design.
National Environmental Compliance Center
Monitors and enforces environmental standards. Engagement strengthens integration between environmental data, compliance tools, and urban planning.
Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO)
Develops standards that underpin sustainable construction, materials, and energy systems. Participation ensures policy alignment between technical standards and urban climate goals.
Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC)
Leads Riyadh’s sustainable city transformation under Vision 2030. The workshop provides a platform to align ongoing projects with state-of-the-art climate modeling insights.
Royal Commission for AlUla
Focuses on sustainable development in a sensitive cultural and natural landscape. Participation enhances strategies for climate-resilient tourism and heritage protection.
Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu
Pioneers industrial city management with sustainability principles. Collaboration reinforces industrial and environmental integration for coastal resilience.
Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites
Responsible for urban development around Makkah and its sacred areas. Engagement supports sustainable urban growth in one of the world’s most climatically sensitive pilgrimage zones.
Asir Development Authority
Oversees the development of Asir’s mountainous region, emphasizing sustainable tourism and climate adaptation for cooler highland environments.
Jeddah Development Authority
Drives urban renewal and waterfront development projects. Participation supports evidence-based design for coastal and heat-resilient cities.
Makkah Region Development Authority
Guides strategic planning across the broader Makkah region, ensuring climate adaptation is embedded in infrastructure and mobility projects.
Municipality of Jeddah
Responsible for city planning and environmental management in Jeddah. The workshop provides tools to address coastal heat and flood challenges.
Municipality of Makkah
Manages urban development in Makkah with focus on livability and sustainability. Participation enhances its planning with data-driven climate insights.
Municipality of Riyadh
Oversees the capital’s urban infrastructure. Engagement supports ongoing resilience and sustainability initiatives aligned with Vision 2030.
Municipality of the Eastern Province
Manages development in coastal and industrial cities. Collaboration supports adaptation planning for heat and humidity stress.
Saudi Aramco
A global leader in energy and climate innovation. Participation fosters knowledge exchange on carbon management, low-carbon technologies, and urban energy systems.
NEOM
A flagship Vision 2030 giga-project pioneering futuristic, carbon-neutral cities. The workshop supports data and model-based approaches for urban climate design.
Red Sea Global
Focuses on regenerative tourism and coastal ecosystem restoration. Participation enables application of climate modeling in sustainable coastal planning.
Qiddiya Investment Company
Leads entertainment and urban development projects in Riyadh. The workshop supports sustainable infrastructure and microclimate management.
ROSHN
Develops sustainable residential communities. Engagement aligns design and construction practices with urban climate and comfort goals.
Downtown Saudi
Revitalizes urban cores across Saudi cities. The workshop provides research-based insights for heritage preservation and thermal comfort.
Diriyah Gate Development Authority
Restores the Diriyah heritage site through sustainable urban design. Collaboration supports the integration of climate resilience into cultural conservation.
King Salman Park Foundation
Develops one of the world’s largest urban parks. Participation supports environmental cooling, biodiversity, and carbon sequestration benefits for Riyadh.
Soudah Development
Focuses on sustainable highland tourism in Asir. Engagement aligns nature-based development with regional climate adaptation.
King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC)
Models smart and sustainable city principles. Collaboration reinforces KAEC’s climate-resilient planning and mobility systems.
Al Balad Development Company
Revitalizes Jeddah’s historic district. The workshop offers insights into sustainable restoration under rising temperature and humidity conditions.
New Murabba Development Company
Leads development of Riyadh’s next-generation mixed-use hub. Collaboration promotes advanced environmental design and heat mitigation solutions.
Public Investment Fund (PIF)
Finances national projects that drive sustainability, innovation, and diversification. Engagement strengthens alignment between research and strategic investment in green growth.
King Abdulaziz University (KAU)
A national leader in environmental and coastal research. Collaboration supports integrating regional climate studies with urban design and policy.
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM)
Focuses on energy efficiency, materials, and sustainability. Participation enhances the link between energy transition research and urban climate resilience.
King Saud University (KSU)
A major hub for climate, architecture, and environmental engineering research. Engagement supports cross-disciplinary collaboration on sustainable urban systems.
Umm Al-Qura University (UQU)
Located in Makkah, UQU offers critical insights into urban livability in dense, high-temperature cities. Collaboration supports sustainable city design around pilgrimage areas.
Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (IAU)
Specializes in coastal and environmental engineering. Participation supports resilience planning for Eastern Province cities.
University of Jeddah
Engaged in Red Sea environmental studies. Collaboration supports climate adaptation in coastal urban systems.
University of Taif
Focuses on highland climate and ecological adaptation. Participation connects regional research with national climate modeling.