MUSCAT: An event titled “City Resilience Forum for Climate Change and Major Incidents” kicked off in Muscat on Wednesday.
Organised by the Ministry of Interior, the two-day forum came up with recommendations aimed at enhancing the preparedness of GCC cities to cope with climate change and major events, in addition to supporting integrated risk management among member states.
The forum called for boosting decentralisation and supporting decision-making in governorates during emergencies, enabling governorates to provide financial allocations and engaging municipal councils and the local community in assessing risks and proposing solutions.
The forum recommended the development of a national mechanism for exchanging data and information among basic service sectors. It dealt with the immediate implementation of the Omani Construction Requirements Manual, notably in low-lying areas and submerged zones, in addition to updating the Road Design Manual and making it mandatory for all projects.
It also included recommendations dealing with means of activating the roles outlined in the Dam and Valley Governance Guide, utilising the GCC Building Code and international specifications for urban resilience (ISO 37100) and drafting a joint GCC guide for addressing climate events. - ONA
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