PDO backs major desert agriculture project
By: Times News Service
Muscat: Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) has signed an agreement with the Agriculture Production and Marketing Company (APMC) to plant crops and 500,000 trees in the desert over the next 10 years.
The Memorandum of Collaboration (MOC) focuses on a 35km2 tract of land at Rahab in the south of PDO’s concession area.
The new scheme contributes to the need for a “green and circular economy that addresses national needs and moves consistently with the global trends” outlined in the Oman Vision 2040 that serves national environmental, food security and In-Country Value (ICV) objectives.
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The Environment Society of Oman (ESO) is kicking off the new year with the launch of the Itâs Time campaign, a year-long initiative designed to promote the adoption of environmentally conscious community behaviors across Oman.
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 The Environment Society of Oman (ESO) is kicking off the new year with the launch of the Itâs Time campaign, a year-long initiative designed to promote the adoption of environmentally conscious community behaviors across Oman. Coinciding with Oman Environment Day on the 8th January, the campaign is focused on three key issues affecting the Sultanateâs environment and its communities; litter, single-use plastics and recycling. As well as a prolonged social media campaign, the organisation will be holding a number of workshops, panel discussions, clean-up events, competitions and awards, aiming to engage communities in environmental causes, raise funds, and educate and inspire people on the benefits of adopting sustainable b