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    Oman Participates in GCC Environment Undersecretaries Meeting

    The Sultanate of Oman took part on June, 7 in the 41st meeting of the GCC Undersecretaries of Environment, Oman News reports. Dr. Abdullah Ali al-Amri, Chairman of the Environment Authority represented the Sultanate in the virtual meeting. The meeting discussed working papers presented by the member countries to be submitted to the GCC Ministers […]

    FAQ: A brief guide to climate change
    10 Jun 2021

    The climate is often compared to the weather, but there’s a difference between them. The weather changes every day – sometimes it rains, sometimes there’s heat or frost. And the climate is the nature of weather conditions over a long period for a large area. Throughout the history of the Earth, the climate has changed […]

    EU to exclude deforestation products from the supply chain – European Commissioner

    The European Commission plans to launch a deforestation initiative in September that will remove deforestation-related products from the supply chain to the European Union. This was stated by the European Commissioner for Environment, Ocean and Fisheries Virginijus Sinkevicius in an interview with Euronews. “Shortly after the summer break, in September, we are going to present […]

    Bahrain Defense Force and the Supreme Council for Environment sign a Memorandum of Understanding

    A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Bahrain Defense Force (BDF) and the Supreme Council for Environment (SCE) to enhance areas of cooperation related to environmental conservation and protection, BNA reports. The MoU was signed by Defense Ministry Undersecretary Major General Shaikh Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, and Special Envoy for Climate Affairs and […]

    Natural wonders of Oman: Wadi Mibam, a fast-rising star amongst wadis
    09 Jun 2021

    It’s easy to miss Wadi Mibam. In fact, a lot of people still make the same mistake. After driving to Wadi Tiwi and reaching what seemed to be the end of the road that leads to a small village dotted with palms, many turn back disappointed that the pools are not even deep. But Wadi […]

    Zero-carbon emission development in Oman: What’s new in 2021
    09 Jun 2021

    Oman Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Company has signed an agreement with Shell to deliver Oman’s first carbon-neutral LNG cargo from Oman LNG’s world-class facility in Qalhat, Sur, Times of Oman reports. “The cargo is the first carbon-neutral LNG from the Middle East using nature-based carbon credits to offset full lifecycle CO2 emissions generated across the […]

    Can cloning save animals from extinction?

    The number of species of animals on the Earth is decreasing. We have to remember it not only on World Wildlife Day (March, 3), but every day. Let’s check the Chas News compilation about how cloning can solve the situation. In a childhood, many people admired dinosaur pictures in books. Such powerful creatures had nothing […]

    Nearly 1000 mangrove saplings planted in Oman

    The Environment Authority has planted more than 950 mangrove saplings in Khor Qaisd in the Wilayat of Al Jazir, Al Wusta Governorate. “In support of the efforts of the Environment Authority in preserving and protecting environmental systems, rehabilitating degraded lands, and in celebration of World Environment Day, the authority, represented by the Environment Department in […]

    DEWA organizes WETEX, Dubai Solar Show at Expo 2020 Dubai on 5th October

    Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) announced it will organize the 23rd Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) and Dubai Solar Show from 5th to 7th October 2021, at Expo 2020 Dubai. DEWA is the Official Sustainable Energy Partner of Expo 2020 Dubai, Government of Dubai reports. The announcement was made by Saeed Mohammed […]

    UAE strives to preserve the environment, which is a key pillar in the country’s progress

    A UAE newspaper has said that the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ move to launch “an unprecedented effort to heal the Earth”, a world awash in climate disruption and spiraling pollution, is truly praiseworthy, WAM reports. “This was done on the eve of World Environment Day,” said Gulf Today in an editorial on Monday. Kicking off […]