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    Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Center for Environmental Research and Natural Resources Sustainability - King Khalid University

    Vision, Mission, and Goals

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    Vision : 

    Excellence in studies, research, and community service in the fields of environment, agriculture, and natural resource development both locally and regionally

    Mission :

    Leadership in conducting research and studies in environmental and agricultural fields and the sustainable exploitation of natural resources

    Goals :

    • Monitoring, analyzing, and evaluating environmental conditions and issues, identifying their natural and cultural factors, and developing solutions to address them. This contributes to enabling public and private institutions to formulate appropriate policies and strategies to prevent environmental degradation.

    • Encouraging joint research collaboration among researchers in various environmental science fields at King Khalid University and other universities.

    • Preparing and training national cadres in various fields related to the environment, agriculture, and water quality.

    • Providing scientific and technical consultancy services in studies and projects.

    • Organizing specialized seminars, workshops, and scientific conferences in the center's field.

    • Coordinating and cooperating with centers of mutual interest locally and globally.

    • Producing and publishing research in environmental and agricultural fields to ensure efficient spending and reduced consumption.

    • Raising awareness and educating the public on the center's areas of work.

    • Enhancing studies and research that focus on improving the quality of natural products of animal or plant origin to support the economy and innovation quality.
       

    Research Support Projects for Research Centers

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    No.

    Project Name

    Project Status

    (Ongoing – Completed)

    1

    Environmental impact study of dams in the southern region and their effects

    Completed

    2

    Protection of the Asir environment in the southwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Completed

    3

    Environmental impact assessment study for the “Horse Racing Track at Delghan Park in Abha” project

    Completed

    4

    Removal of heavy metals from wastewater using clay sediments in the Asir region, southwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Completed

    5

    Forest fire rehabilitation and restoration project (Al-Soudah – Tanomah), Phase One

    Completed

    6

    Establishment and design of the Juniper Research Field at Al-Faraa University City and conducting research studies to monitor the growth and propagation of perennial juniper plants in Asir forests

    Ongoing

    7

    Studies and research to improve coffee production in Asir and enhance its value

    Ongoing

    8

    Digitization of biodiversity in the Asir region for environmental sustainability

    Ongoing

    9

    Experiment to improve the growth and production of juniper seedlings and seed growth under different conditions and treatments

    Ongoing

    10

    Contribution to the “Let’s Make It Green” campaign by planting local plants at Al-Qaraa University City

    Completed

    11

    Integrated training program for farmers in agricultural terraces, rainwater harvesting, and sustainable forestry farming

    Completed

    12

    Project for producing and improving the growth of dragon plant as a promising crop in arid environments in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Ongoing

    13

    Preparation of a cooperative project between the National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification and Prince Sultan Center for Environmental Research and Studies regarding model nurseries in the Asir region

    Ongoing

    14

    Initiative project for pruning juniper trees affected by dieback phenomenon

    Completed

    15

    Project for providing consultancy services to study forest fire prevention methods and address their impacts in forests of the southern and southwestern regions

    Ongoing

    16

    Preparation of a book on forest rehabilitation strategy in the Asir region

    Completed

    17

    Research, Development and Innovation Authority project in the circular economy

    Ongoing

    18

    Research studies project for aquaculture in selected economically feasible crops in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Ongoing

    19

    Environmental impact study for selected sites in the southern regions

    Ongoing

    20

    Studies on genetic improvement and understanding camel genome sequencing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in cooperation with Huazhong University in China

    Ongoing

    21

    Commercial biofertilizer production project

    Ongoing

    22

    Project for surveying invasive plants at King Khalid University City and controlling them mechanically, along with studying the feasibility of optimal investment in invasive plants

    Ongoing

    23

    Project for preserving and sustaining perennial trees

    Ongoing

    24

    Production of wood pellets as biofuel from invasive plants

    Preparation Phase

    25

    Extraction of commercially active compounds from dragon plant and their medical uses

    Ongoing

    26

    Recycling recovered wood

    Preparation Phase

    27

    Design of tea fields in national parks in the Asir region

    Preparation Phase

    29

    LEEP Program

    Local Environmental Expertise Programme

    Training and qualifying local experts at various levels

    Ongoing

    Contact Guide

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    Dr. Rahmah Nasser Jureis Al-Qathanin

    Director of Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Center for Environmental Research and Natural Resource Sustainability

    rngerse@kku.edu.sa

    00966500166936

     

    Dr. Ahmed Ezzat Shafei

    Supervisor, Animal Biodiversity Development Research Unit

    aabdelrahman@kku.edu.sa

    00966583414564

     

    Dr. Khaled Ahmed Ibrahim

    Supervisor, Natural Resources Sustainability Unit

    Kobayd@kku.edu.sa

    00966534202086

     

    Dr. Ahmed Abbas

    Supervisor, Food Security Unit

    ahhassan@kku.edu.sa

    00966540271385

     

    Dr. Ramadan Nasser

    Supervisor, Forest Management and Plant Diversity Unit

    rnasser@kku.edu.sa

    00966567907955

     

    Dr. Iman El-Beely

    Supervisor, Processing Industries and Environmental Investment Unit

    erbeely@kku.edu.sa

    00966592050692

     

    Mr. Ali Zagaf

    Supervisor of Administrative and Financial Affairs

    amzgaf@kku.edu.sa

    00966505758888

     

    Mr. Abdulhakim Al-Gharabi

    Environmental Technician - Supervisor of Laboratories and Equipment

    hakim-17@kku.edu.sa

    00966506755552

     

    Eng. Abdullah Wazi

    Office Manager

    wazi@kku.edu.sa

    00966557753295

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