Workshop Held to Highlight Oman’s Circular Economy Gap Calculation Project
Muscat,
21 Jul (ONA) — The Ministry of Economy today organized the second workshop on
the “Circularity Gap Report – Oman.” This initiative aims to develop a national roadmap for the circular
economy.
Dr.
Nasser Rashid Al Maawali, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy, clarified
that the project to calculate the circular economy gap in Oman is the first of
its kind in the Middle East and North Africa. This underscores Oman’s
commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
In
a press statement, the Minister explained that this crucial national project
has three main objectives: establishing a national baseline to measure the
circular economy gap and compare it with other countries, designing a circular
economy roadmap for Oman, and empowering and enhancing national capabilities in
the circular economy sector for both public and private entities.
Al
Maawali affirmed that the project will foster sustainable, low-carbon economic
development and create new investment opportunities in renewable areas related
to alternative energy and the green economy.
Earlier
in the workshop, Ahmed Said Al Siyabi, Director General of Economic Policies
and Programs at the Ministry of Economy, delivered a speech. He emphasized that
the workshop aimed to review and discuss the preliminary results of calculating
the baseline for the circular economy gap across various sectors.
He
added that the workshop also introduced accompanying initiatives, such as
training programs and a proposed interactive platform to showcase project
results and outputs. Furthermore, the workshop presented preliminary models
illustrating the impact of applying circular economy policies on environmental
and economic indicators, including employment opportunities.
During
the workshop, visual presentations showcased developments in the study to
calculate the circular economy gap in Oman, along with a presentation and
discussion of the project’s preliminary results. Attendees also participated in
group discussions to present and analyze models and scenarios for measuring the
impact of implementing circular economy strategies and policies on
environmental impact and job opportunities.
The
significance of the circular economy lies in its pivotal role in promoting
sustainability, efficient resource utilization, waste reduction, and recycling
as a sustainable model, moving away from the traditional resource-depleting
model.
—Ends/AG
