AlUla Protected Areas Network (APAN)

The APAN project in AlUla, Saudi Arabia, aims to establish a network of protected areas governed by IUCN standards. It supports Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 by enhancing governance and management effectiveness, delivering ecological and community benefits.

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Photo: IUCN ROWA

Photo: IUCN ROWA

Photo: IUCN ROWA

Photo: IUCN ROWA

Photo: IUCN ROWA

Location: AlUla, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Key Stakeholders:

  • Royal Commission for AlUla (Donor)
  • IUCN (Implementing Partner)

Project Components/Activities:

  • Establishing a legal framework for diverse governance and management of protected and conserved areas
  • Designing the AlUla Protected Areas Network and executing ecosystem rehabilitation initiatives
  • Implementing technology solutions for conservation, including biodiversity information systems
  • Capacity building, effective management, and strategic planning for AlUla’s protected areas
  • Supporting species reintroductions and community engagement initiatives

Key Achievements/Outcomes:

  • Developed biodiversity and gender action plans specific to AlUla
  • Organized participatory 3D modeling workshops and hosted the Tech4Nature Summit to showcase scalable conservation technologies
  • Finalized management plans and completed Green List dossiers for all six protected areas in AlUla

Duration: 2 years and 6 months

Donor: Royal Commission for AlUla

The Green List Software Tool in AlUla

To access the The Green List Software Tool in AlUla, find the links below 

IUCN Tool for Windows setup IUCN Tool for MAC setup