Oman Joins World Leaders’ Climate Action Summit at COP31 in Antalya, Opens “Climate Economy” Pavilion
Antalya, The Gulf Observer: The Sultanate of Oman on Wednesday participated in the World Leaders’ Climate Action Summit, which opened at the Antalya Expo Centre in the Republic of Türkiye. Heads of state, heads of government and heads of delegations from around the world attended. Oman at COP31 is pursuing an active agenda that combines high-level diplomacy with a showcase of its national climate projects and investment opportunities.
The summit is held as part of the 31st session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31). The conference began on 9 November and will continue until 20 November, bringing global decision-makers together to advance collective climate action.
Oman at COP31: High-Level Delegation Led by Energy Minister
Oman’s delegation to the summit is led by Eng. Salim Nasser Al Aufi, Minister of Energy and Minerals. Also attending are Dr. Abdullah Ali Al Amri, Chairman of the Environment Authority; Sheikh Khalifa Ali Al Harthy, Undersecretary of the Foreign Ministry for Political Affairs; Saleh Yahya Al Maskari, Head of the Global Affairs Department at the Foreign Ministry; and Saif Rashid Al Jahwari, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Republic of Türkiye.
The delegation brings together the energy, environment and foreign policy sectors. This reflects Oman’s integrated approach to climate diplomacy, which links energy transition, environmental protection and international partnerships.
Summit Theme Puts Implementation of Climate Commitments First
The summit’s theme is “Towards a Sustainable, Resilient and Equitable Future.” It comes as the Antalya session makes the implementation of climate commitments its main priority.
Participating countries are discussing how to cut greenhouse gas emissions faster, how to strengthen adaptation to the impacts of climate change, and how to mobilise the financing and technologies needed to carry out national climate plans. These priorities match the areas Oman at COP31 is highlighting through its national initiatives and partnership-building efforts.
Oman’s COP31 Pavilion Showcases the “Climate Economy”
Oman’s pavilion at COP31 opened on the sidelines of the summit. The pavilion will host the signing of several agreements. Under the umbrella of “Climate Economy,” it presents national projects and initiatives across four pillars:
Energy transition and decarbonisation
Resilience and nature
The circular economy and industry
Future communities
The presentations cover applications in renewable energy, waste management, green industries and the blue economy. They also include solutions related to future cities and to water and food security. Together, they show the breadth of Oman’s sustainability ambitions across key sectors of its economy.
Agreements, Workshops and Investor Meetings on the Agenda
The pavilion’s programme includes visual presentations, dialogue sessions, working papers, specialised workshops and bilateral meetings. These meetings bring Omani entities together with international delegations, global institutions and investors.
In these meetings, Omani entities can present the financing and technology needs of their projects and discuss development opportunities with potential partners. Through this programme, Oman at COP31 aims to turn climate commitments into practical projects, investment flows and lasting international cooperation.
By taking part in the World Leaders’ Climate Action Summit and hosting a dedicated pavilion, the Sultanate of Oman is reaffirming its role as an active partner in global efforts towards a sustainable, resilient and equitable future.
