Oman Advances Child-Centred Climate Action with Release of Climate Landscape Analysis

 Reinforcing the Sultanate of Oman’s commitment to sustainable development and the well-being of future generations, the Environment Authority, in partnership with UNICEF, today announced the release of the Climate Landscape Analysis for Children and Adolescents in the Sultanate of Oman (CLAC), a landmark assessment placing children at the centre of national climate action.

Endorsed on 10 September 2025 by the National Climate Change Steering Committee, the CLAC engaged a wide range of national stakeholders, including government entities, academic institutions, and development partners. Importantly, the process actively involved children and young people, including those with disabilities, ensuring that their perspectives, experiences and priorities were reflected in the analysis and resulting recommendations.

The analysis explores the intersection between climate risks and sectors critical to children’s development, including health, education, water, social protection, and disaster risk reduction. It identifies opportunities to further strengthen climate-resilient services, enhance cross-sector coordination and integrate child-response approaches into national climate strategies and planning processes.

His Excellency Dr. Abdullah Al-Amri, Chairman of the Environment Authority, said: “The Climate Landscape Analysis is a national milestone in safeguarding children and adolescents from the impacts of climate change. It reflects Oman’s commitment to ensuring that our climate ambitions are inclusive, evidence-based and aligned with Oman Vision 2040. We will continue working closely with partners to translate these findings into concrete and sustainable action.”

Her Excellency Sumaira Chowdhury, UNICEF Representative to the Sultanate of Oman, added: “Climate change is not only an environmental challenge – it is a child rights issue. This analysis reinforces the importance of placing children and adolescents at the center of climate policies and programmes. UNICEF commends Oman for its efforts to strengthen climate-resilient systems and empower young people and children as active contributors to sustainable solutions.”

Following the release of the CLAC report at the XYZ workshop convened by the EA, UNICEF, and national partners, stakeholders began reviewing the analysis and its recommendations, exploring strategic priorities, and initiating discussions to co-design a national roadmap for implementation. Aligned with Oman Vision 2040, the Eleventh Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) and national climate commitments, the CLAC represents an important step in integrating climate-responsive priorities with child rights, reinforcing the Sultanate’s role as a regional leader on sustainable, equitable and future-focused climate solutions.