{"id":7892,"date":"2026-03-02T10:27:32","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T10:27:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelindex.org\/media\/global-travel-news\/red-sea-global-rsg-publishes-its-science-based-model-for-achieving-net-conservation-gains\/"},"modified":"2026-04-10T02:32:48","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T02:32:48","slug":"red-sea-global-rsg-publishes-its-science-based-model-for-achieving-net-conservation-gains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelindex.org\/media\/global-travel-news\/red-sea-global-rsg-publishes-its-science-based-model-for-achieving-net-conservation-gains\/","title":{"rendered":"Red\u202fSea Global (RSG) Publishes\u202fits\u202fScience-Based\u202fModel\u202ffor\u202fAchieving\u202fNet Conservation Gains"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom:20px;\"><img width=\"900\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelnewshub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/RSG-Publishes-its-Science-Based-Model-for-Achieving-Net-Conservation-Gains-.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"RSG\u202fPublishes\u202fits\u202fScience-Based\u202fModel\u202ffor\u202fAchieving\u202fNet Conservation Gains\u00a0 - TRAVELINDEX\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelnewshub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/RSG-Publishes-its-Science-Based-Model-for-Achieving-Net-Conservation-Gains-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.travelnewshub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/RSG-Publishes-its-Science-Based-Model-for-Achieving-Net-Conservation-Gains--750x466.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.travelnewshub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/RSG-Publishes-its-Science-Based-Model-for-Achieving-Net-Conservation-Gains--768x477.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelnewshub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/RSG-Publishes-its-Science-Based-Model-for-Achieving-Net-Conservation-Gains-.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-59857\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelnewshub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/RSG-Publishes-its-Science-Based-Model-for-Achieving-Net-Conservation-Gains--750x466.jpg\" alt=\"RSG\u202fPublishes\u202fits\u202fScience-Based\u202fModel\u202ffor\u202fAchieving\u202fNet Conservation Gains\u00a0 - TRAVELINDEX\" width=\"750\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelnewshub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/RSG-Publishes-its-Science-Based-Model-for-Achieving-Net-Conservation-Gains--750x466.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.travelnewshub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/RSG-Publishes-its-Science-Based-Model-for-Achieving-Net-Conservation-Gains--768x477.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelnewshub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/RSG-Publishes-its-Science-Based-Model-for-Achieving-Net-Conservation-Gains-.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"><\/a>Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, March 2, 2026 \/ TRAVELINDEX \/ <strong>Red Sea Global (RSG)<\/strong>, the developer behind <strong>The Red Sea<\/strong> and <strong>AMAALA<\/strong>, has released its science-based model for delivering a <em>30% net conservation gain (NCG)<\/em> across its regenerative destinations by 2040 \u2013 and is making the framework publicly available for global adoption.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c<em>From the beginning, we set out to make tourism better for people and\u202fplanet. Today, for the first time, we are revealing in detail how we will achieve a 30% net conservation\u202fgain at The Red Sea and AMAALA.\u202fIn addition, we are sharing our\u202fscience-based model\u202fso that others can replicate our approach and help ensure a better environment for future generations<\/em>,\u201d\u202fsaid John Pagano, Group CEO of Red Sea Global.<\/p>\n<p>At the core of\u202fRSG\u2019s regenerative\u202fapproach is\u202fits proprietary\u202fSIIG Model, which\u202ffollows four interconnected and iterative steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Survey:<\/strong>\u202fEstablishing\u202frobust biodiversity baselines and tracking change through long-term monitoring.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Identify:\u202f<\/strong>Pinpointing key risks and pressures affecting\u202fpriority\u202fspecies and habitats.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Intervene:<\/strong>\u202fImplementing targeted, evidence-based conservation actions, from fisheries regulation to habitat enhancement.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gain:\u202f<\/strong>Measuring and verifying biodiversity uplift through a dedicated conservation scoring system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In\u202fthe\u202freport\u202fpublished today,\u202fRSG\u202fdetails\u202fhow\u00a0its\u00a0SIIG Model is being applied across The Red Sea and AMAALA,\u202fusing one of the most comprehensive ecological baselines ever developed for the region, covering eight priority marine habitats and species groups.<\/p>\n<p>The roadmap\u202fconsolidates\u202fongoing and planned conservation actions and evaluates predicted outcomes against a no-action scenario, ensuring informed decision-making and optimized allocation of resources.<\/p>\n<p>For example, at The Red Sea, a\u202fcornerstone intervention is the establishment of the proposed Al\u202fWajh\u202fLagoon Fishery Management Area, spanning\u202f5,015 km\u00b2,\u202fcomprising:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>38% Conservation Priority Zones (including 62% of coral reefs)<\/li>\n<li>61% Sustainable Fishing Zones<\/li>\n<li>1% Special Management Areas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Modelling shows that removing fishing pressure in highly protected zones could increase reef fish populations by 113%, sharks and rays by 72%, and marine mammals by 24%.<\/p>\n<p>These results point to strong recovery trajectories, with improved ecosystem functioning that supports coral health, seabirds, and marine megafauna.\u202fAdditional\u202fecosystem benefits include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Restoration of natural processes that enhance coral resilience and reduce anchoring damage<\/li>\n<li>Reduced risk of incidental capture of sea turtles<\/li>\n<li>Improved prey availability for seabirds<\/li>\n<li>Elimination of a key pathway for invasive species reaching sensitive island ecosystems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Other interventions detailed by RSG are expected to lead to net conservation gains across corals, red mangroves, seagrass, sea turtles, marine\u202fmammals\u202fand\u202fisland birds.<\/p>\n<p>Ehab Al Kindi, Head of\u202fthe\u202fRed\u202fSea\u202fZone at\u202fRed Sea Global, said:\u202f\u201c<em>Regeneration\u202frequires\u202fscience, data, and measurable outcomes.\u202fThe SIIG Model is our roadmap to restoring ecosystem health at scale,\u202freducing pressures on\u202fnature\u202fand\u202fwitnessing\u202fthe measurable return of life, from nesting turtles to thriving coral communities<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The full\u202fmethodology\u202fis detailed in\u202fa new report titled\u202f<em><i>\u2018SIIG Model: the roadmap to achieving measurable conservation<\/i><\/em><em><i>\u202f<\/i><\/em><em><i>gains<\/i><\/em><em><i>\u2019<\/i><\/em><em><i>.<\/i><\/em><em><i>\u202f<\/i><\/em>To download the report:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redseaglobal.com\/en\/responsible-development\/planet\/the-siig-model\"><u>www.redseaglobal.com\/en\/responsible-development\/planet\/the-siig-model<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><b>About Red Sea Global<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Red Sea Global is a vertically integrated real estate developer with a diverse portfolio across tourism, residential, experiences, infrastructure, transport, healthcare, and services. This includes the luxury regenerative tourism destinations The Red Sea, which began welcoming guests in 2023, and AMAALA, which\u202fremains\u202fon track to welcome first guests in\u202fthe coming months.<\/p>\n<p>A third destination,\u202fThuwal\u202fPrivate Retreat opened in 2024. RSG has also been entrusted with refurbishment works at Al\u202fWajh\u202fAirport, focused on upgrading the existing terminal and infrastructure, and building a new international terminal.<\/p>\n<p>RSG is a PIF company and a cornerstone of Saudi Arabia\u2019s ambition to diversify its economy. Across its growing portfolio of destinations, subsidiaries, and businesses, RSG\u202fseeks\u202fto lead the world towards a more sustainable future, showing how responsible development can uplift communities, drive economies, and enhance the environment.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelnewshub.com\/sustainable-development-news\/rsg-publishes-its-science-based-model-for-achieving-net-conservation-gains\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, March 2, 2026 \/ TRAVELINDEX \/ Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind The Red Sea and AMAALA, has released its science-based model for delivering a 30% net conservation gain (NCG) across its regenerative destinations by 2040 \u2013 and is making the framework publicly available for global adoption. \u201cFrom the beginning, we &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":8085,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[2315,37,14,2316,1966],"class_list":["post-7892","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-global-travel-news","tag-global-travelnews","tag-news","tag-travelindex","tag-travelindex-media-group","tag-untourism"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelindex.org\/media\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7892","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelindex.org\/media\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelindex.org\/media\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelindex.org\/media\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelindex.org\/media\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7892"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelindex.org\/media\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7892\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelindex.org\/media\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8085"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelindex.org\/media\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7892"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelindex.org\/media\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7892"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelindex.org\/media\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7892"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}