Oman Committed to Net-Zero Emissions by 2050

By the Editorial Team · Monday, August 3, 2026

Oman has submitted its third Nationally Determined Contributions report to the UNFCCC, setting targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 33 percent by 2035 and aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050. This report outlines comprehensive mitigation and adaptation strategies across key sectors, positioning Oman to attract climate finance and drive a low-carbon economic transition aligned with its Vision 2040.

The Sultanate of Oman has officially submitted its third Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) report to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), reaffirming its commitment to the Paris Agreement and enhancing national climate efforts. The report outlines Oman’s climate targets and mitigation strategies through 2035, aligning with the country’s Vision 2040 and its goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

Benchmarking emissions to the base year 2024, Oman recorded approximately 93.6 million tonnes of CO₂-equivalent greenhouse gas emissions. The report sets an unconditional emissions reduction target of 7 percent by 2035. Additionally, there is a conditional target to reduce emissions by 26 percent, dependent on external support such as international finance, technical assistance, technology transfer, and capacity-building initiatives. Together, these efforts could achieve a total potential reduction of 33 percent.

Mitigation measures detailed in the report cover several key sectors, including energy, industrial processes and product use, agriculture and land use, and waste management. Emphasis is placed on expanding renewable energy projects, improving energy efficiency, facilitating low-carbon transformations in industry, promoting green hydrogen development, advancing circular economy principles, and exploring carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies.

The report also highlights adaptation strategies aimed at increasing the resilience of critical sectors to climate-related risks such as drought, rising temperatures, tropical cyclones, floods, and sea-level rise. Priority areas for adaptation include water resources, agriculture, fisheries and marine resources, public health, tourism, infrastructure, and urban planning.

The Environment Authority of Oman stated that the report’s preparation was the result of a comprehensive national effort involving collaboration with government entities, private sector stakeholders, and specialized institutions. It drew upon national data, technical studies on emissions and climate impacts, and developed pathways for a low-carbon economic transition.

Officials emphasized that this submission marks a significant milestone in Oman’s climate transparency and is expected to direct investments toward environmentally sustainable projects, attract climate finance, and foster new economic sectors. The report also underscores Oman’s intention to safeguard communities and natural resources from the adverse effects of climate change.

Through its updated NDCs, Oman reaffirmed its dedication to supporting international climate initiatives and strengthening both national and global partnerships aimed at securing a sustainable and resilient future for current and coming generations.

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