COLOMBIA: Oman, represented by the Environment Authority, marked its active participation at the United Nations Conference on Biological Diversity (COP16) under the theme “Peace with Nature.” The conference, which gathers over 190 countries, commenced today and is set to run through November 1, aiming to curb biodiversity loss, protect ecosystems, and support efforts aligned with the Cumming-Montreal Global Framework.
Oman’s delegation is spearheaded by His Excellency Dr. Abdullah bin Ali Al Amri, Chairman of the Environment Authority. Addressing the assembly, Dr. Al Amri emphasized Oman’s commitment to updating its national biodiversity strategy, aligning it with global biodiversity objectives. This strategy has seen significant contributions from government and non-governmental organizations and the private sector, who have been encouraged to invest in environmental initiatives and sustainable ecotourism.
The Environment Authority’s efforts include national goals and indicators aimed at fulfilling the Convention’s objectives and its protocols, with allocated budgets and private sector participation playing key roles. “Importance of environmental safety and biodiversity remains a fundamental pillar in the various national visions and strategies of the Sultanate of Oman,” stated Dr. Al Amri, highlighting Oman’s pioneering stance, as one of the first countries to ratify major international environmental agreements, including the 1992 Rio de Janeiro Accords and the 2020 Nagoya Protocol.
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During COP16, His Excellency spoke of Oman’s nature-based initiatives, including the planting of wild trees, mangroves, and blue carbon projects, aimed at both absorbing greenhouse gases and enhancing biodiversity. He underscored the critical impact of climate change on biodiversity, stressing that unified global action is needed to avert further losses that threaten food security, economies, and planetary health.
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