Oman pledged to advance the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework in line with national priorities and Oman Vision 2040, strengthening efforts to protect species, habitats and degraded ecosystems.
Oman reaffirmed its commitment to protecting biodiversity and restoring ecosystems at the World Leaders’ Summit on Biodiversity in Yerevan, Armenia, held as part of the 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17).
The summit brought together heads of state and government, officials and representatives of environmental organisations.
Oman’s delegation was headed by Dr Abdullah bin Ali al Amri, chairman of the Environment Authority (EA).
In his address, Al Amri conveyed the greetings of Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and his wishes for continued progress and prosperity for the government and people of Armenia, as well as for the success of the summit.
He said the leaders’ summit was being held at a critical juncture that required stronger collective action and faster efforts to halt biodiversity loss and restore ecosystems.
Al Amri said Oman was committed to implementing the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goals 13, 14 and 15, through national policies and programmes focused on environmental protection, climate change mitigation and biodiversity conservation.
The measures also include expanding the conservation of ecologically important areas, protecting species and natural habitats, restoring degraded ecosystems and promoting the sustainable management of natural resources, he said.
The Environment Authority chairman also stressed Oman’s commitment to implementing the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework in line with the country’s national priorities and Oman Vision 2040, as well as its development to achieve the goals and objectives of the Convention on Biological Diversity.
