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Oman Sustainability Week 2023 To Start From 12th March | |
| Sumita Pawar |
According to the report, Oman has been at the forefront of spearheading initiatives that advocate economic growth, social inclusion, and the protection of the country’s environment.
In line with the same, the Oman Sustainability Week (OSW) 2023, a national-level event hosted by the Ministry of Energy and Minerals (MEM) with Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) as the host organiser, is set to take place from March 12 to 16, it was announced at a press conference.
The event dedicated to enhancing the future of energy, power, water, waste, the environment, and society is strongly aligned with Oman Vision 2040 and further reiterates the country’s commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs), according to the report.
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Bringing together policymakers, sustainability experts, and industry leaders, OSW seeks to engage influential national development stakeholders and position Oman as a country that implements sustainable practises in every sector.
"With humanity making stellar advancements in technology, driving rapid developments in every key sector, it has become even more critical that we take concerted efforts to implement transformational processes in everyday practises so we can operate in harmony with nature." "Every action aimed at promoting sustainability, however small or large, if steered in the right direction, has the potential to have a significant global impact that will contribute towards protecting communities and preserving the environmental ecosystem," said Dr. Ali Al Rajhi, Director General for Planning and Studies, Ministry of Energy and Minerals, and OSW Steering Committee Chair.
"OSW seeks to be that very platform that advocates sustainability by facilitating meaningful dialogues between leaders who have the capacity to lead change, promoting the cross-sharing of technical expertise and resources, and encouraging a business- and community-wide shift towards adopting a sustainable lifestyle." Large-scale events like OSW give key industries the push, direction, and help they need to speed up their efforts to be more sustainable and reach Oman Vision 2040's goal of net zero carbon emissions.It also reaffirms Oman’s commitment to transitioning to a green, circular economy.
According to the report, taking a holistic approach to the promotion of sustainability through the diversification of the economy, OSW will include a series of activities that foster knowledge sharing through high-level discussions with leading experts and educational programmes.
The International Sustainability Resources & Technology Conference (ISRTC), organised by the Oman Environmental Service Holding Company S.A.O.C., be’ah, and programmed by Economist Impact, will take place from March 13–14 at OCEC. The C-level thought leadership Gaia Summit organised by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) will be held from March 15 to 16.
A key highlight of the event is the Oman Sustainability Week Talks, slated to be held from March 13 to 15. "A free-to-attend, open panel forum, it will present invaluable insights into pioneering products and innovative solutions while inspiring attendees to embrace best practises in sustainability," said the report.
As part of OSW Talks, Oman Shell will host the Shell NXplorer Programme on March 15, which will show off 10 innovative projects made by students from 10 schools in Oman.
In addition, Oman Shell will also be sharing insights from its Shell Nawafidh programme on March 14.
From March 13 to 15, the OSW Exhibition will be held in Hall 1 of the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre (OCEC). More than 80 exhibitors, 7,000 people, and more than 100 expert speakers and 450 conference delegates are expected to attend.
Meanwhile, the Oman Sustainability Site Visits Program is scheduled for March 16 and will offer attendees an opportunity to visit, experience, and learn from a number of active projects that have been leading sustainable development in Oman, the report added.