Oman marks regional Environment Day
Published: 05:04 PM,Apr 26,2025 | EDITED : 09:04 PM,Apr 26,2025
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman joined regional efforts in observing Regional Environment Day, which commemorates the 1978 signing of the Kuwait Regional Convention for Cooperation in the Protection of the Marine Environment from Pollution. The event, observed annually on April 24, also highlights the establishment of the Regional Organization for the Protection of the Marine Environment (ROPME) in 1979.
All GCC states, along with Iraq and Iran, mark this occasion by reaffirming their commitment to preserving the quality of marine waters, protecting ecosystems and raising awareness of the growing environmental challenges facing the region. These include marine pollution, climate change, carbon emissions and the increasing threat posed by plastic waste.
Oman’s Environment Authority emphasised the country’s proactive stance in implementing environmental policies and projects. One of its key initiatives is the establishment of the Environmental Emergency Centre, which serves as a national hub for rapid response to environmental disasters such as oil spills, red tide occurrences, gas leaks and maritime accidents. The Centre underlines Oman’s commitment to sustainability and its regional responsibilities.
The Authority also pointed to Law No (14/2001) on Environmental Protection and Pollution Control, which includes 43 articles outlining definitions, responsibilities, penalties and permitting procedures for activities related to the environment. This law strengthens regulatory mechanisms to deter illegal practices that harm wildlife or pollute the marine environment.
Regional Environment Day serves as a reminder of the importance of unified action among member states to safeguard marine biodiversity and ensure long-term environmental health for future generations. — ONA
All GCC states, along with Iraq and Iran, mark this occasion by reaffirming their commitment to preserving the quality of marine waters, protecting ecosystems and raising awareness of the growing environmental challenges facing the region. These include marine pollution, climate change, carbon emissions and the increasing threat posed by plastic waste.
Oman’s Environment Authority emphasised the country’s proactive stance in implementing environmental policies and projects. One of its key initiatives is the establishment of the Environmental Emergency Centre, which serves as a national hub for rapid response to environmental disasters such as oil spills, red tide occurrences, gas leaks and maritime accidents. The Centre underlines Oman’s commitment to sustainability and its regional responsibilities.
The Authority also pointed to Law No (14/2001) on Environmental Protection and Pollution Control, which includes 43 articles outlining definitions, responsibilities, penalties and permitting procedures for activities related to the environment. This law strengthens regulatory mechanisms to deter illegal practices that harm wildlife or pollute the marine environment.
Regional Environment Day serves as a reminder of the importance of unified action among member states to safeguard marine biodiversity and ensure long-term environmental health for future generations. — ONA