Environmental Situation - Desertification

The decrease of the capability of the biological production of earth and the deterioration of its fertility.

Factors Behind Desertification in Saudi Arabia

Water-conservig technology

Saudi Arabia is classified as an arid region

Prevents water evaporation

Climate and location

Collects rainwater

Deforestation and overgrazing

Can be used up to 10 times

The significant increase in population

Global Desertification in Numbers

Cause

Annual losses in food production, estimated at $ 42 billion.*

Affects

Between 6-12 million km2.*

Raises

The possibility of natural disasters (e.g. floods and sandstorms).*

Threatens

2bn people around the world.*