Oman Engages in Climate Action at World Leaders’ Summit in Trkiye

Antalya:The Sultanate of Oman participated in the World Leaders' Climate Action Summit at the Antalya Expo Centre in the Republic of Trkiye. The summit, which is part of the 31st session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31), began on 9 November and will continue until 20 November. Heads of state, government leaders, and delegation heads are attending the event.

According to Oman News Agency, Oman's delegation is led by Eng. Salim Nasser Al Aufi, Minister of Energy and Minerals, accompanied by Dr. Abdullah Ali Al Amri, Chairman of the Environment Authority, Sheikh Khalifa Ali Al Harthy, Undersecretary of the Foreign Ministry for Political Affairs, Saleh Yahya Al Maskari, Head of the Global Affairs Department at the Foreign Ministry, and Saif Rashid Al Jahwari, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Republic of Trkiye.

The summit is being held under the theme "Towards a Sustainable, Resilient and Equitable Future," focusing on accelerating the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, enhancing adaptation to climate change impacts, and mobilizing necessary financing and technologies. Oman's pavilion at COP31, opened on the sidelines of the summit, will host agreement signings and showcase national projects under "Climate Economy," including energy transition, resilience, circular economy, and future communities.

The pavilion features presentations on renewable energy, waste management, green industries, the blue economy, and future city solutions, covering water and food security. It also offers visual presentations, dialogue sessions, workshops, and meetings that facilitate project financing discussions and partnerships.