Description
This report, Building a National Framework for Life Cycle Assessment: Pathways to Sustainable Development in Saudi Arabia, presents a strategic roadmap for establishing a comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) framework in the Kingdom, aligning with Vision 2030 and the Net Zero by 2060 target. Synthesizing insights from a series of 2024 KAUST Urban Lab workshops, the report highlights the critical role of LCA in promoting sustainability across resource-intensive sectors such as energy, petrochemicals, and water desalination. Key recommendations include developing a centralized Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) database to enhance data accessibility, fostering public-private partnerships to facilitate regulatory support, and investing in capacity-building initiatives to strengthen local expertise. The report underscores the integration of LCA with carbon markets and environmental product declarations (EPDs) to enhance transparency and global competitiveness. Additionally, it explores research opportunities in eco-innovation, resource efficiency, and AI-driven environmental modeling. Through a structured action plan, Saudi Arabia can leverage LCA as a transformative tool for sustainability, ensuring informed decision-making, regulatory alignment, and industrial leadership in a low-carbon global economy. By embedding LCA into national policy and fostering collaboration, the Kingdom is poised to set a benchmark for sustainable development, reinforcing its role as a leader in climate resilience and environmental stewardship.| Period | 4 Sept 2024 → 5 Sept 2024 |
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| Event title | Building a National Inventory for Lifecycle Assessment: Building a National Inventory for Lifecycle Assessment |
| Event type | Conference |
| Location | Doha, QatarShow on map |
| Degree of Recognition | International |