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Focus on environment problems in Arab world
MUSCAT A seminar on environment problems in the Arab world began at the Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) under the patronage of HE Mohammed Bin Salim Al Toobi, Minister of Environment and Climate Affairs, in the presence of HE Dr Ali Bin Saud Al Bimani, SQU Vice- Chancellor, on Sunday.
Thirty nine research papers are presented in the two-day seminar and 150 participants from inside and outside the Sultanate are attending the seminar. The seminar’s agenda includes working papers, contributions and scientific presentations by participants from the Arab and other parts of the world.
The themes of the seminar include adaptation to climate change, sustainable fresh water utilisation, waste management and wastewater treatment, conservation and sustainable use of marine ecosystem, environmental governance in the Arab world, renewable energy and green economy, environmental education and awareness. The last day of the seminar is allocated for a scientific field trip to some successful environmental projects in the Governorate of Muscat.
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