Philippine Consulate in Jeddah and about 100 Filipinos plant trees in Khulais for National Greening Season

Philippine Consul General Rommel Romato joined approximately 100 members of the Filipino community in a volunteer tree-planting initiative in Khulais Governorate, part of Saudi Arabia's National Greening Season, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The Consulate General of the Philippines in Jeddah took part in a volunteer tree-planting initiative in Khulais Governorate as part of Saudi Arabia's National Greening Season, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on November 1, 2026.

Philippine Consul General Rommel Romato joined approximately 100 members of the Filipino community in the campaign, where volunteers planted saplings and trees at a local park, according to SPA. The agency said the activity reflects community-driven efforts to promote afforestation and encourage citizens and residents to contribute to environmental protection.

About the National Greening Season

Arab News reported that Saudi Arabia launched the National Greening Season on October 7 to expand vegetation cover, combat desertification, promote native species suited to the local climate and encourage environmental volunteerism across the public, private and nonprofit sectors. The season runs under the slogan "A generation plants for a thriving nation" and supports the goals of the Saudi Green Initiative.

This year's season is the third since its launch in 2024, Arab News said, with plans targeting the rehabilitation of an additional 60,000 hectares. In Makkah Region, SPA reported on October 11 that more than 7.7 million trees had been planted between 2021 and this year, out of a target of approximately 31.3 million trees set for 2030.

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