This Resolution, comprising 4 articles, establishes the Omani Net Zero Centre, whose functions and competencies are set out in the Appendix hereto. The Centre is responsible for (i) developing and updating the National Net Zero Transition Plan and approving the programmes and implementation plans needed to achieve net-zero targets across sectors; (ii) monitoring the implementation of net-zero projects and initiatives, addressing challenges, and providing periodic progress reports; (iii) providing technical support and advice to relevant entities on achieving net-zero targets, particularly emissions reduction and energy efficiency; (iv) monitoring and adopting international best practices, technologies and innovations; (v) developing and updating the National Energy Efficiency Plan, overseeing its implementation across sectors, assessing energy consumption in approved projects, and proposing improvements; (vi) promoting research, studies, innovation and national capacity-building in net zero and energy efficiency, while raising awareness among individuals and institutions; (vii) managing applications for carbon, hydrogen and low-carbon product certificates; (viii) approving and registering domestic carbon-credit trading applications and coordinating international trading, subject to the required approvals and the applicable carbon-credit policy framework; (ix) managing the inventory and updating of carbon emissions data, maintaining it on a dedicated platform.
Oman · 2024-12-01