Fri, 29 Mar 2024 13:14:43 +0400 <![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om]]> https://www.omanobserver.om <![CDATA[Oman observes Earth Hour]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1151395/oman/environment/oman-observes-earth-hour observerkabeer@gmail.com (Kabeer Yousuf) Sat, 23 Mar 2024 17:45:04 +0400 <![CDATA[Bid rolled out to operate Seeb Geen Walk]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1150792/oman/environment/bid-rolled-out-to-operate-seeb-geen-walk Sun, 10 Mar 2024 14:10:22 +0400 <![CDATA[Plans unveiled for home-based sewage treatment in Oman]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1150501/oman/environment/plans-unveiled-for-home-based-sewage-treatment-in-oman Mon, 04 Mar 2024 08:33:34 +0400 <![CDATA[Oman marks World Wildlife Day]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1150484/oman/environment/oman-marks-world-wildlife-day Oman marks World Wildlife Day Oman marks World Wildlife Day Sun, 03 Mar 2024 16:59:47 +0400 <![CDATA[Exploring Muscat’s harmony with Tuscany]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1150391/oman/environment/exploring-muscats-harmony-with-tuscany Aflaj irrigation system of Oman, an Unesco site Aflaj irrigation system of Oman, an Unesco site liridol@gmail.com (Liju Cherian) Fri, 01 Mar 2024 18:11:44 +0400 <![CDATA[National platform to monitor air quality launched]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1150177/oman/environment/national-platform-to-monitor-air-quality-launched Mon, 26 Feb 2024 07:03:52 +0400 <![CDATA[Oman partakes in General Assembly of Asian Parliamentary Assembly]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1150015/oman/environment/oman-partakes-in-general-assembly-of-asian-parliamentary-assembly Khalid Al Maawali, Chairman of the Shura Council, Head of Oman’s delegation Khalid Al Maawali, Chairman of the Shura Council, Head of Oman’s delegation Thu, 22 Feb 2024 15:55:12 +0400 <![CDATA[Oman sets '2027' target for full phase-out of plastic bags]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1149467/oman/environment/oman-sets-2027-target-for-full-phase-out-of-plastic-bags Companies institutions and individuals will be prohibited from using all kinds of plastic shopping bags Companies institutions and individuals will be prohibited from using all kinds of plastic shopping bags Sun, 11 Feb 2024 08:24:52 +0400 <![CDATA[‘Leap of Hope’ highlights need to protect Arabian leopards]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1149458/oman/environment/leap-of-hope-highlights-need-to-protect-arabian-leopards There are less than 200 Arabian leopards in the wild There are less than 200 Arabian leopards in the wild observerkabeer@gmail.com (Kabeer Yousuf) Sat, 10 Feb 2024 17:47:52 +0400 <![CDATA[Environment Authority installs tracking chip on Humpback Whale]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1149229/oman/environment/environment-authority-installs-tracking-chip-on-humpback-whale Mon, 05 Feb 2024 12:46:09 +0400 <![CDATA[Wetlands key to planet's well-being]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1149022/oman/environment/wetlands-key-to-planets-well-being Wetlands key to planet's well-being Wetlands key to planet's well-being Wed, 31 Jan 2024 16:01:54 +0400 <![CDATA[500 new frankincense trees planted in Salalah]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1148997/oman/environment/500-new-frankincense-trees-planted-in-salalah Mudam is part of a group of environmental parks planned to attract the most prominent wild trees in the Dhofar Governorate. Mudam is part of a group of environmental parks planned to attract the most prominent wild trees in the Dhofar Governorate. Wed, 31 Jan 2024 10:12:10 +0400 <![CDATA['Ban on single-use plastic bags did not achieve goals']]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1148914/oman/environment/ban-on-single-use-plastic-bags-did-not-achieve-goals Oman banned the import of plastic bags from January 1, 2023 Oman banned the import of plastic bags from January 1, 2023 Mon, 29 Jan 2024 17:39:48 +0400 <![CDATA[168 projects implemented by EA last year]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1148909/oman/environment/168-projects-implemented-by-ea-last-year During the press conference During the press conference Mon, 29 Jan 2024 16:39:21 +0400 <![CDATA[Shrimp death cases occur in Rakhyout]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1147908/oman/environment/shrimp-death-cases-occur-in-rakhyout Shrimp death cases occur in Rakhyout Shrimp death cases occur in Rakhyout Sun, 07 Jan 2024 17:14:21 +0400 <![CDATA[Five endangered owl species monitored in Al Buraimi]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1147866/oman/environment/five-endangered-owl-species-monitored-in-al-buraimi Five endangered owl species monitored in Al Buraimi Five endangered owl species monitored in Al Buraimi Sun, 07 Jan 2024 14:41:49 +0400 <![CDATA[Humpback whale sighted in Masirah Masirah]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1147293/oman/environment/humpback-whale-sighted-in-masirah-masirah Humpback whale sighted in Masirah Masirah Humpback whale sighted in Masirah Masirah Sun, 24 Dec 2023 14:14:34 +0400 <![CDATA[Winter Solstice: The longest night of the year is today]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1147213/oman/environment/winter-solstice-the-longest-night-of-the-year-is-today Thu, 21 Dec 2023 18:29:21 +0400 <![CDATA[Green Mobility Initiatives: Call for intense public-private interactions]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1147208/oman/environment/green-mobility-initiatives-call-for-intense-public-private-interactions As the government embarks on Green Mobility initiatives, experts in the transportation sector call for public-private participation interactions As the government embarks on Green Mobility initiatives, experts in the transportation sector call for public-private participation interactions Thu, 21 Dec 2023 18:23:02 +0400 <![CDATA[Animal feed production plant inaugurated in Mutrah]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1146864/oman/environment/animal-feed-production-plant-inaugurated-in-mutrah Animal feed production plant inaugurated in Mutrah Animal feed production plant inaugurated in Mutrah Wed, 13 Dec 2023 15:21:48 +0400 <![CDATA[Four people get jail sentence, fine for illegal poaching]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1146747/oman/environment/four-people-get-jail-sentence-fine-for-illegal-poaching court court Mon, 11 Dec 2023 08:36:40 +0400 <![CDATA[Oman to witness Geminid Meteor Shower this week]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1146746/oman/environment/oman-to-witness-geminid-meteor-shower-this-week The best time to catch the Geminids meteor shower is during the night and predawn hours The best time to catch the Geminids meteor shower is during the night and predawn hours Mon, 11 Dec 2023 07:23:50 +0400 <![CDATA[EA to finalize Nature Reserves Strategy soon]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1146574/oman/environment/ea-to-finalize-nature-reserves-strategy-soon EA to finalize Nature Reserves Strategy soon EA to finalize Nature Reserves Strategy soon Wed, 06 Dec 2023 15:03:19 +0400 <![CDATA[Pilot Project of Al Khuwayma Shrimp Farming yields 500 tonnes]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1146573/oman/environment/pilot-project-of-al-khuwayma-shrimp-farming-yields-500-tonnes Pilot Project of Al Khuwayma Shrimp Farming Pilot Project of Al Khuwayma Shrimp Farming Wed, 06 Dec 2023 14:45:29 +0400 <![CDATA[Oman affirms commitment to fighting climate change]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1146468/oman/environment/oman-affirms-commitment-to-fighting-climate-change Oman affirms commitment to fighting climate change Oman affirms commitment to fighting climate change Mon, 04 Dec 2023 14:43:26 +0400 <![CDATA[COP28 pavilion embodies vision in the field of sustainability]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1146387/oman/environment/cop28-pavilion-embodies-vision-in-the-field-of-sustainability Sat, 02 Dec 2023 18:36:21 +0400 <![CDATA[COP28's health day highlights link between climate change and well-being]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1146385/oman/environment/cop28s-health-day-highlights-link-between-climate-change-and-well-being Salim bin Nasser al Aufi, Minister of Energy and Minerals, at Oman’s pavilion Dubai on Saturday. Salim bin Nasser al Aufi, Minister of Energy and Minerals, at Oman’s pavilion Dubai on Saturday. observerkabeer@gmail.com (Kabeer Yousuf) Sat, 02 Dec 2023 18:32:20 +0400 <![CDATA[Oman takes part in COP28]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1146342/oman/environment/oman-takes-part-in-cop28 Eng Salim bin Nasser al Aufi at COP28 summit in Dubai on Friday. Eng Salim bin Nasser al Aufi at COP28 summit in Dubai on Friday. Fri, 01 Dec 2023 18:51:17 +0400 <![CDATA[Oman Participates in COP28 in Dubai]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1146290/oman/environment/oman-participates-in-cop28-in-dubai The conference will discuss a spectrum of topics, namely the efforts to reduce emissions from various sources such as industry, transport, The conference will discuss a spectrum of topics, namely the efforts to reduce emissions from various sources such as industry, transport, Thu, 30 Nov 2023 14:10:22 +0400 <![CDATA[Flower lovers make merry as winter kicks in]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1146178/oman/environment/flower-lovers-make-merry-as-winter-kicks-in Mon, 27 Nov 2023 20:30:29 +0400 <![CDATA[Some steps taken to stop beach vandalism at Ras al Hadd: EA]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1146074/oman/environment/some-steps-taken-to-stop-beach-vandalism-at-ras-al-hadd-ea Wooden pillars have been installed to prevent people from crossing to the beach Wooden pillars have been installed to prevent people from crossing to the beach Sun, 26 Nov 2023 06:07:08 +0400 <![CDATA[Wildlife for kids]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1146023/oman/environment/wildlife-for-kids Zavian, the central character of the book Zavian, the central character of the book liridol@gmail.com (Liju Cherian) Fri, 24 Nov 2023 15:52:48 +0400 <![CDATA[Oman Blue Carbon project begins]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1145704/oman/environment/oman-blue-carbon-project-begins Oman Blue Carbon project begins Oman Blue Carbon project begins Wed, 15 Nov 2023 14:46:22 +0400 <![CDATA[UTAS opens transfer service till Thursday]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1145526/oman/environment/utas-opens-transfer-service-till-thursday Sat, 11 Nov 2023 17:28:56 +0400 <![CDATA[Oman Botanic Garden trial run next year]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1145524/oman/environment/oman-botanic-garden-trial-run-next-year Sat, 11 Nov 2023 17:22:51 +0400 <![CDATA[Shrimp season promises a bountiful harvest]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1145415/oman/environment/shrimp-season-promises-a-bountiful-harvest Wed, 08 Nov 2023 18:24:07 +0400 <![CDATA[Oman geared up for COP 28 conference]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1145302/oman/environment/oman-geared-up-for-cop-28-conference The event, held under the banner of ‘Oman is a sustainable future,’ underscores Oman’s commitment to tackling global environmental challenges, promoting sustainable development, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The event, held under the banner of ‘Oman is a sustainable future,’ underscores Oman’s commitment to tackling global environmental challenges, promoting sustainable development, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Tue, 07 Nov 2023 05:19:57 +0400 <![CDATA[Al Wusta wetland listed as world wetland site]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1145221/oman/environment/al-wusta-wetland-listed-as-world-wetland-site Al Wusta wetland listed world wetland site Al Wusta wetland listed world wetland site Sun, 05 Nov 2023 15:24:16 +0400 <![CDATA[World Tsunami Awareness Day evaluates preparedness]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1145199/oman/environment/world-tsunami-awareness-day-evaluates-preparedness The National Multi Hazard Early Warning Centre and the CAA play a vital role in dealing with tsunami risks, in addition to preparing future plans in this aspect. The National Multi Hazard Early Warning Centre and the CAA play a vital role in dealing with tsunami risks, in addition to preparing future plans in this aspect. Sat, 04 Nov 2023 18:10:43 +0400 <![CDATA[It's camping time]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1145192/oman/environment/its-camping-time Sat, 04 Nov 2023 17:14:35 +0400 <![CDATA[Oman revives CO2-busting mangroves as climate threat lurks]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1145141/oman/environment/oman-revives-co2-busting-mangroves-as-climate-threat-lurks Israa al-Maskari, a student in environmental science inspects mangroves in a nursery at the Qurm nature reserve in the Qurm neighbohood in the Omani capital Muscat on October 3, 2023. The Gulf country is one of the first in this oil-producing region to launch a project to preserve seaside trees and shrubs, which help take carbon from the air and store it in their roots. (Photo by Karim SAHIB / AFP) Israa al-Maskari, a student in environmental science inspects mangroves in a nursery at the Qurm nature reserve in the Qurm neighbohood in the Omani capital Muscat on October 3, 2023. The Gulf country is one of the first in this oil-producing region to launch a project to preserve seaside trees and shrubs, which help take carbon from the air and store it in their roots. (Photo by Karim SAHIB / AFP) Fri, 03 Nov 2023 17:25:29 +0400 <![CDATA[New drive to control pests in Dhofar: EA]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1145090/oman/environment/new-drive-to-control-pests-in-dhofar-ea Thu, 02 Nov 2023 08:16:57 +0400 <![CDATA[Oman to take part in COP28 in Dubai]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1145049/oman/environment/oman-to-take-part-in-cop28-in-dubai Oman to take part in COP28 in Dubai Oman to take part in COP28 in Dubai Wed, 01 Nov 2023 13:29:44 +0400 <![CDATA[Arab Environment Forum discusses challenges of climate change]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1144728/oman/environment/arab-environment-forum-discusses-challenges-of-climate-change The second edition of the Arab Environment Forum 2023 opened on Tuesday at Al Bustan Palace Hotel with the theme, 'Together we face climate challenges The second edition of the Arab Environment Forum 2023 opened on Tuesday at Al Bustan Palace Hotel with the theme, 'Together we face climate challenges Wed, 25 Oct 2023 06:39:42 +0400 <![CDATA[Captivating Hoopoe draws environmental, literary interest]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1144567/oman/environment/captivating-hoopoe-draws-environmental-literary-interest Sat, 21 Oct 2023 17:34:15 +0400 <![CDATA[Oman takes part in conference of Islamic World Environment Ministers in Jeddah]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1144471/oman/environment/oman-takes-part-in-conference-of-islamic-world-environment-ministers-in-jeddah Dr Abdullah Ali al Amri, Chairman of the Environment Authority heads Oman's delegation in the conference of Islamic World Environment Ministers in Jeddah Dr Abdullah Ali al Amri, Chairman of the Environment Authority heads Oman's delegation in the conference of Islamic World Environment Ministers in Jeddah Thu, 19 Oct 2023 15:11:43 +0400 <![CDATA[3 Arabian leopards walking together spotted in Dhofar]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1144404/oman/environment/3-arabian-leopards-walking-together-spotted-in-dhofar 3 Arabian leopards walking together spotted in Dhofar 3 Arabian leopards walking together spotted in Dhofar Wed, 18 Oct 2023 12:55:59 +0400 <![CDATA[Mangrove project to reduce 14m tonnes of CO2 emissions]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1144348/oman/environment/mangrove-project-to-reduce-14m-tonnes-of-co2-emissions As part of the National Zero Carbon Strategy 2050, the project targets planting 100 million mangrove trees in the Al Wusta Governorate, specifically in Shanna, Al Najda, Film, and Dharf Hitam. As part of the National Zero Carbon Strategy 2050, the project targets planting 100 million mangrove trees in the Al Wusta Governorate, specifically in Shanna, Al Najda, Film, and Dharf Hitam. Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:20:03 +0400 <![CDATA[Oman's Blue Carbon project to cut 14 million tonnes CO2 emissions]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1144305/oman/environment/omans-blue-carbon-project-to-cut-14-million-tonnes-co2-emissions Mon, 16 Oct 2023 08:24:34 +0400 <![CDATA[EA voices concern about running over wild animals]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1144303/oman/environment/ea-voices-concern-about-running-over-wild-animals EA said it has raised the issue of providing safe crossings for these wild animals with the concerned authorities EA said it has raised the issue of providing safe crossings for these wild animals with the concerned authorities Mon, 16 Oct 2023 07:20:45 +0400