Thursday 22 / May / 2025
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman is joining the global celebration of International Biodiversity Day, observed annually on May 22, to promote a balanced relationship between humans and the environment and raise awareness among the public about the importance of preserving biodiversity under the theme "Harmony with Nature and Sustainable Development.
The celebration highlights global efforts to conserve biodiversity and protect wildlife, emphasizing the critical role of ecosystems in addressing environmental, climate, and economic challenges.
Oman's Environment Authority has placed significant focus on preserving biodiversity through several field studies aimed at surveying biodiversity across various habitats in all governorates of Oman.
The authority implements plans and projects to safeguard biodiversity and protect endangered species, including the development of a national biodiversity strategy and action plan, conducting wildlife surveys to assess the state of biodiversity, environmental studies on arthropods across Oman's ecosystems, and evaluating the status of endangered plant and animal species in the country.
Biodiversity conservation is considered an environmental commitment and a strategic investment in human health, the economy, and society, contributing to a resilient future capable of adapting to global challenges while maintaining a balance between resource exploitation and preservation.
Notably, Oman's efforts in biodiversity conservation align with the goals of "Oman Vision 2040," which places environmental sustainability at the core of its development plans.
