Saudi Vision 2030 and other national development strategies and initiatives puts environmental sustainability and sustainable management of natural resources at their core. This not possible without access to quality environmental and natural resources datasets. This FAO-NCVC Data Repository has been developed to address this critical need.
This repository is prepared within the context of the Sustainable Rural Agricultural Development (SRAD) Project, executed by FAO and the Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MoEWA) and implemented in partnership with National Center for Vegetation Cover and Combating Desertification (NCVC) for the natural resource pillar of the project.
NCVC staff and partners require access to wide range of environmental and natural resources data to delivery on its strategic objectives and programs. These data will support development of environmental regulation, standards, and guidelines; planning and management of rangelands, forests, and national parks; and combating land degradation and desertification.
Behold the national scene, KSA is a party to regional and international agreements and conventions such as the UNCCD, UNFCCC, and CBD. To implement and report on these agreements and conventions the Kingdom requires access to relevant datasets.

Forest
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Agro Ecological Zones (AEZ) of Saudi Arabia
This dataset offers comprehensive information on agroecological zones across Saudi Arabia, encompassing diverse landscapes beyond just forested areas. It includes high-... -
NDVI Forest cover Trend Analysis for Al Baha (2018-2025)
This dataset represents the NDVI (Normalized Difference Vegetation Index) trend analysis for the Al Baha region, Saudi Arabia, covering the period from 2018 to 2025. The...

FAO KSA
Dataset from the Natural Resources Management (NRM) pillar of Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Saudi...
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Regions of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is one of the largest Arab countries of the Arabian Peninsula, it covers about 80 % of the Region. Geographically Kingdom of Saudi Arabia includes... -
Governorates of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
This dataset provides detailed information about the governorates of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including administrative boundaries, geographical coordinates, and relevant...