Oman highlights climate transition as a major economic and development opportunity

The Sultanate of Oman reaffirmed its continued commitment to achieving environmental and climate goals, viewing climate transition as a major economic and development opportunity. Investments in clean energy, sustainable infrastructure and climate intelligence have become key drivers of growth in the 21st century.

This came in a statement delivered by Dr Abdullah Al Amri, Chairman of the Environment Authority, during the World Leaders Meeting in Belém, Brazil, ahead of the United Nations annual Climate Change Conference (COP30), which begins this week with the participation of 200 countries.

Dr Al Amri noted that Oman Vision 2040 has placed the requirements of the three environmental conventions on the main national agenda, and that Oman has advanced in implementing the National Strategy for Carbon Neutrality, activating the National Carbon Registry, developing policies for Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, and promoting renewable energy projects.

He pointed to the serious concerns about the impact of climate change on the entire ecosystem, noting that what the planet is witnessing — from human-induced phenomena, rising temperatures, melting ice, biodiversity loss and forest fires — leaves no doubt that climate transition is a reality that cannot be ignored.

This, he said, presents everyone with national and global responsibilities to accelerate action, especially after the findings of the recent climate report issued at the end of October, which showed that climate action remains below the required ambition.

Dr Al Amri added, “The planet’s environmental system is one integrated whole. This underscores the need to review the current global environmental institutional framework, which continues to operate with the governance models of the past to manage present and future challenges. This has led to wasted efforts and slow procedures. Institutional governance is key to the success of operational systems, unifying efforts, and confronting challenges.”

He explained that Oman is implementing various projects to adapt to climate change, including the early warning system, flood protection systems, and the construction of resilient and sustainable cities, in addition to expanding the adoption of nature-based solutions.

Dr Al Amri concluded by reaffirming that development and sustainability are two complementary paths, and that achieving a fair and equitable transition is essential to ensuring a secure future, a prosperous and sustainable economy, and that protecting the environment is the best investment in the future of coming generations and the true foundation for the well-being of nations.

This is an unofficial English version of an Arabic report. To view the official Arabic text, click here.