Oman Net-Zero progress: Carbon markets, Meezan platform, and emissions plan discussed in Muscat meeting

Oman's Muscat Municipal Council met on June 7, 2026 to review national Net-Zero progress. The Ministry of Energy and Minerals presented updates from the Oman Net-Zero Centre, including sectoral emissions reduction pathways and the implementation roadmap aligned with Oman Vision 2040. Key items included regulating carbon markets and developing the Meezan national platform for emissions inventory and management, which aims to support evidence-based climate decisions. The meeting also covered expected economic outcomes such as strengthening national competitiveness, promoting green industries, attracting high-value investments, and creating jobs in Net-Zero sectors. The council discussed local development issues including event planning, animal enclosures in residential areas, and agricultural land zoning for the eleventh five-year plan. The presentation highlighted Oman's goal of reaching Net-Zero emissions by 2050.