Oman advances disaster risk reduction and climate action planning through national workshop

Country: Oman Source: UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction The Sultanate of Oman gathered governmental and non-governmental representative, and technical experts at a national workshop focused on strengthening disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate action planning through the development of national and sectoral DRR and Climate Action strategies. Organized by the Environment Authority in collaboration with the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), the workshop brought together representatives from governmental ministries and entities, technical experts, academia, civil society, and other non-governmental stakeholders to discuss pathways toward a more climate- and risk-informed approach to development planning. “This workshop represents the cornerstone for future collective efforts in developing and validating Oman’s National DRR and Climate Action Strategy,” said Ms. Sandra Amlang, Chief of UNDRR ROAS. “Through an all-of-society approach, Oman is strengthening coordination and integrated planning for disaster risk reduction and climate action.” The Deputy Chairman also highlighted the importance of ensuring the workshop delivers meaningful outcomes and practical recommendations. “We hope this workshop will result in practical and actionable recommendations that strengthen our national capacities in this vital field, and that we work together to confront disaster risks, reduce their impacts, and identify lessons learned before, during, and after disasters,” he said. The workshop focused on advancing key areas essential for integrated resilience planning, including: Climate-informed disaster risk reduction National and sectoral DRR and Climate Action strategies Comprehensive risk management approaches Coordination and data availability Integrating climate action and disaster res...

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