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His Excellency Mr. Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Duailej, President of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), chaired today the second meeting of the Committee for the Activation of the Saudi Civil Aviation Environmental Sustainability Program (CAESP), held at GACA’s headquarters in Riyadh. The meeting was attended by committee members representing key stakeholders and relevant government entities.

The program aims to provide strategic guidance, oversight, and coordination among aviation stakeholders, while supporting effective implementation. It also focuses on enhancing monitoring practices and tracking progress to ensure continuous improvement in performance indicators, in alignment with the Aviation Sector Strategy and the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.

In his remarks, Mr. Al-Duailej emphasized that CAESP is a cornerstone initiative in positioning the Kingdom as a global leader in sustainable aviation. He noted that the program has achieved significant and comprehensive progress across its pillars, including the activation of its regulatory framework, enhancement of its execution model, improvement of environmental data collection and analysis, and strengthening of monitoring and compliance mechanisms in line with national and international sustainability standards.

He added that the sector has witnessed tangible achievements in recent phases, marking solid steps toward realizing the program’s objectives. These efforts contribute to building a sustainable aviation sector that balances economic growth with environmental preservation, reflecting the Kingdom’s commitment to protecting the environment for future generations. He also stressed the importance of continued teamwork and collaboration across all entities, particularly in environmental monitoring, verification, and data governance to ensure performance sustainability and output quality.

Captain Suleiman bin Saleh Al-Muhaimeed, Executive Vice President for Aviation Safety and Environmental Sustainability at GACA, highlighted the importance of enhancing competitiveness in the aviation sector through integrated compliance and oversight systems. He affirmed that fostering a culture of commitment begins with top-down leadership, ensuring unified efforts and strategic clarity across all levels.

The CAESP program is built on a robust governance framework and a comprehensive, integrated approach. It encompasses seven environmental pillars: greenhouse gas emissions, noise, biodiversity, waste management, air quality, energy and water efficiency, and climate change response.

The program includes a range of initiatives, sub-programs, targets, and performance indicators developed specifically for the aviation sector. These are designed to meet national goals and fulfill international commitments within a defined timeline, leveraging enablers from both public and private sectors.