Dubai: The Sultanate of Oman took part in the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP 28) in Dubai on Friday.
Oman’s delegation in the conference is headed by Eng Salim bin Nasser al Aufi, Minister of Energy and Minerals. Oman’s participation is themed "Oman a Sustainable Future”.
The opening of the summit was attended by a number of world leaders, ministers and the Secretary-General of the United Nations.
On the sidelines of the summit, Al Aufi met with a number of regional directors and CEOs of energy companies.
During the meetings, a number of topics were discussed related to the work of these companies globally and locally, current and future production rates, global market conditions, and the challenges of reducing carbon emissions and ways to overcome them economically.
Shaikh Humaid bin Ali al Maani, Head of the Global Affairs Department at the Foreign Ministry, said that Oman is working to achieve a balance between environmental, economic and social requirements to achieve sustainable development in line with international agreements related to climate action.
The participation comes within the framework of Oman’s joining the world in finding practical and sustainable solutions to global issues. Further, the participation aims to highlight efforts exerted by Oman through strategies, policies and initiatives implemented in a bid to reduce greenhouse emissions, protect the environment and ensure its sustainability, as well as enhance renewable energy. To achieve net zero carbon emissions and through Royal directives, Oman has set 2050 as the year to achieve this goal and established Oman Sustainability Centre. Moreover, Oman’s participation in the conference includes an interactive pavilion. — ONA
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