Oman's Al Sharqiyah North launches large-scale greening project with community tree planting

Al Sharqiyah North Governorate in Oman has kicked off a large-scale greening project called Green Legacy, Lasting Planting. The initiative aims to expand green spaces across all wilayats, with a unified tree-planting campaign scheduled for October 31. It ties into Oman's national climate goals, including the Eleventh Five-Year Plan and the country's net-zero emissions target, while also supporting climate adaptation and urban improvement. The project draws on participation from government bodies, private companies, civil society, volunteers, and local residents. Officials emphasize the benefits beyond carbon, such as better public spaces, tourism appeal, and economic activity linked to planting and agriculture. The governorate is framing this as a shift from one-off seasonal campaigns to sustained environmental practices.