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Environment & Sustainability Guide

Air quality, green spaces, and environmental policies in Oman

Oman faces significant climate challenges with temperatures warming at 0.025°C/year from 1971-2020, projected to accelerate under high emissions, alongside below-average rainfall and rising sea levels. Air quality remains stable per database trends, while sustainability efforts focus on adaptation projects like early warning systems amid rising GHG emissions.

Air Quality Index

Good

7.0/10

Stable trend

Oman's air quality trend is stable per database records, with limited specific AQI data available. Industrial growth contributes to emissions, but government initiatives aim to mitigate pollution through regulations.

Water Quality

Good

7.0/10

Oman relies on desalination for drinking water, meeting international standards through government monitoring. Challenges include scarcity and pollution from urban sources, with access generally high in urban areas.

Desalinated water treated to WHO standards; rural access improving via national programs.

Recycling System

Recycling infrastructure is developing with government programs focusing on waste management, though specific rates unavailable in database. Efforts target municipal solid waste reduction in urban centers.

Green Spaces

Oman has limited forest coverage at under 1%, with protected areas including wadis and mountains. National parks and reserves cover key biodiversity hotspots amid desert landscape.

Forest Coverage: 0.6%

National Parks: 5

Key sites include Jabal Samhan Nature Reserve and Arabian Oryx Sanctuary.

Environmental Policies

Oman commits to Paris Agreement, implementing adaptation via early warning systems and sustainable cities. Focus on clean energy transition and nature-based solutions.

Key Policies:

•Oman Vision 2040 Sustainability
•Climate Adaptation Projects

Renewable Energy: Targets 30-35% renewable energy by 2030 under national plans.

Natural Disaster Risk

MODERATE

Oman experiences floods, cyclones, and heatwaves; preparedness includes early warning systems.

floodscyclonesheatwaves

Climate Change Impacts: Temperatures rose 0.025°C/year (1971-2020), projected 0.064-0.074°C/year under SSP5-8.5; no significant rainfall change yet, but below-average precipitation forecast Nov 2025-Jan 2026; sea level rise up to 1.39m by 2150; above-average temps through Feb 2026 consistent with warming trends.

Sustainability Initiatives

Renewable Energy

Oman invests in solar and wind projects as part of Vision 2040, viewing climate transition as economic opportunity.

Climate Adaptation

Projects include early warning systems, flood protection, and resilient cities to counter rising temperatures and extreme weather.

Wildlife & Nature

Arabian OryxVulnerable

Arabian LeopardCritically Endangered

Green TurtleEndangered

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