MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Environment Authority, is joining countries around the world in marking the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, observed annually on 7 September. The day aims to raise awareness of the importance of improving air quality and reducing sources of pollution, and to encourage national and international efforts toward providing a healthy and sustainable environment for current and future generations.
This year’s occasion is held under the theme “Clean Air for Climate Action,” a message that directly links improving air quality with mitigating the effects of climate change, and affirms that measures to reduce emissions can simultaneously achieve health, environmental, and economic benefits for communities.
Oman is giving growing attention to air quality as one of the key pillars of environmental protection and human health, with the Environment Authority working to strengthen the air quality monitoring and observation system, track various sources of emissions and pollutants, and develop the tools and technologies used in collecting and analysing environmental data, thereby supporting decision-making and the formulation of appropriate measures to curb air pollution.
Oman has an integrated national network for monitoring ambient air quality, operated through dozens of stations strategically distributed across the various governorates and industrial and vital areas, alongside continuous emission monitoring devices at industrial sources. This system measures pollution indicators and analyses data in real time through modern digital platforms and systems, such as the “Naqi” application, enhancing readiness and rapid response to protect the environment and public health. — ONA
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