Meeting discusses efforts to mitigate environmental disasters

Muscat: The Environment Authority, during a joint meeting with a delegation from the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), reviewed efforts to strengthen national measures in reducing the impact of environmental disasters and climate change.

The meeting highlighted the importance of enhancing national preparedness and building capacities to address environmental and natural disasters. It also examined Oman’s ongoing efforts in environmental and natural resource conservation, as well as its approach to integrating risk reduction concepts into environmental policies, urban planning, and sustainable development.

Both sides emphasised the need to establish strategic partnerships, exchange expertise and successful experiences, and develop joint action plans to enhance the resilience of ecological, social, and economic systems in facing future challenges.

This visit reflects Oman’s commitment to strengthening its international presence and partnerships in environmental sustainability, climate change mitigation, and natural disaster management, in line with the objectives of "Oman Vision 2040."