Global & Regional Leaders Open Oman Climate Week 2026

Oman Climate Week 2026 opened this morning in Muscat, bringing together a distinguished group of government leaders, ministers, representatives of international organisations, climate experts and business sectors.

The event aims to strengthen dialogue and collective action in the areas of climate resilience, energy transition and water security.

In his opening address, H.E. Dr. Abdullah bin Ali Al Amri, President of Oman’s Environment Authority and Chair of the Oman Climate Week Steering Committee, highlighted the concept of “balance” as a fundamental principle for achieving sustainable development ensuring prosperity while protecting natural resources and safeguarding the interests of future generations.

His Excellency reaffirmed the Sultanate of Oman’s commitment to an orderly transition towards a low-carbon economy and achieving net zero by 2050. He highlighted the progress made under Oman Vision 2040, along with key national initiatives including the National Carbon Market Framework, green hydrogen development, the Blue Carbon Project, and investments in food and water security.

This year, Oman Climate Week brings together more than 5,000 participants from 50 countries, over 400 speakers, 60 dialogue sessions and 20 executive workshops, further strengthening the Sultanate of Oman’s position as a platform for international climate dialogue and collaboration.

H.E. Mukhtar Babayev, President of COP29, stressed that the global transition towards clean energy must be just, orderly and equitable, while commending the Sultanate of Oman’s role as an effective bridge-builder in international climate diplomacy.

Dr. Roberta Boscolo, representing the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), highlighted the growing interconnection between climate, water and energy security. She emphasised that reliable weather, climate and water data have become essential to energy planning, investment and strengthening long-term resilience.

Muhammad Taimur, representing the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), emphasised the importance of moving “from vision to implementation,” highlighting continued global investment in clean energy and the growing momentum towards COP31.

The opening ceremony also featured video messages from Jim Skea, Chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), and H.E. Jasem Mohamed Al Budaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

Jim Skea highlighted the urgent need to address rising temperatures while emphasising that practical and increasingly cost-effective climate solutions are available. H.E. Jasem Mohamed Al Budaiwi called for stronger integrated partnerships between governments, the private sector, research institutions and civil society to transform climate ambitions into practical and tangible initiatives.

The opening ceremony reinforced a shared message: achieving meaningful climate action requires collaboration, investment, innovation and implementation across sectors and borders.