Oman marks Earth Day under the theme 'Our Power, Our Planet'
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman is joining global celebrations of Earth Day, observed annually on April 22, under the theme 'Our Power, Our Planet', emphasising collective efforts to drive change and protect the Earth as a shared responsibility.
This occasion brings together over 190 countries to raise awareness among individuals, communities and organisations about the importance of safeguarding the environment, its natural resources and the ecological challenges facing the planet. It also aims to promote sustainability values and advance climate action.
In this context, the Environment Authority is implementing sustainable environmental policies with a growing focus on protecting ecosystems through natural reserve management, pollution control and climate change adaptation.
The Authority is also developing strategic plans, projects and qualitative initiatives, including programmes for ecosystem restoration, clean energy innovation and scaling up carbon capture projects.
Efforts are underway to boost investment in natural reserves, green hydrogen, blue carbon and the enforcement of environmental policies. These measures seek to balance modern demands for environmental, economic and social projects — such as reducing carbon emissions and expanding green spaces — to secure a prosperous and sustainable future, prioritising environmental and natural resource conservation.
Oman aims to make significant progress in the 2024 Environmental Performance Index, currently ranking first among Arab countries and 22nd globally for least polluted nations in 2025, according to Numbeo.
Earth Day serves as a global call to unify international efforts in environmental protection and addressing climate challenges threatening the planet. It also inspires action towards a cleaner, fairer and more sustainable future by accelerating renewable energy adoption, transitioning to green and circular economies, and raising awareness about the necessity of environmental commitments. - ONA
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