Muscat, The 2nd version of Oman Environment
Forum, which was held under the theme “Towards Systemic Integration
of Environmental Citizenship” was concluded today with a range of
recommendations.
The recommendations included enhancing communication
among the national environmental and media organisations under a
specialised umbrella “Environmental Media Network”.
The forum also recommended regularizing the environment-
friendly tourism investment opportunities at and around the protected
areas while taking into consideration the priorities of the locals.
It also called for coordinating efforts by all relevant
organisations to enforce the different punishments for wildlife violators,
as well as recognizing individuals and organisations that support
environment protection.
The forum also called for continuing the environmental
education and awareness project implemented, in cooperation with the
Ministry of Education, taking into consideration the qualitative and
quantitative expansion and including issues related to environmental
policies, green economy and sustainable development for
postgraduate researchers.
Source: Oman News Agency