SAUDI ARABIA : Oman, represented by the Environment Authority, participated in the first meeting of the Ministerial Council of the Green Middle East Initiative, held in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. His Excellency Dr. Abdullah bin Ali Al Amri, Chairman of the Environment Authority, led the Omani delegation.
During the summit, Dr. Al Amri highlighted Oman’s firm commitment to environmental preservation, as reflected in Oman Vision 2040, which links sustainable development to social and economic progress. He emphasized that environmental protection is a priority for Oman, as the nation strives for a prosperous and sustainable future.
Oman improved its standing in the Global Environmental Performance Index, jumping 95 places to rank 54th globally and second in the Arab world. Dr. Al Amri attributed this progress to Oman’s nature-based solutions, including carbon reduction efforts that aim to cut emissions by 15%. Key initiatives include large-scale tree planting projects, with a focus on mangrove rehabilitation, which Oman began in 2000.
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Oman’s environmental conservation efforts have led to the creation of 30 nature reserves, covering approximately 1.7 million hectares. These reserves are crucial in safeguarding biodiversity, and Oman is further enhancing its environmental initiatives by integrating technology and innovation in tree cultivation, using treated water, and establishing gene banks to protect plant species.
The Ministerial Council of the Green Middle East Initiative also discussed founding elements and regional strategies, including appointing a Secretary-General for the initiative and welcoming new countries into its membership. The initiative aims to plant 50 billion trees, including 10 billion in Saudi Arabia and 40 billion across the Middle East, while restoring 200 million hectares of degraded land.
The meeting concluded with a commitment to regional cooperation in combating desertification and drought, and an invitation for additional countries to join the initiative as financial contributors.
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