Oman's Transition to Low-Carbon Transportation

Oman faces challenges in decarbonising its transport sector, which accounts for a significant portion of GHG emissions and domestic petroleum consumption. These challenges include a lack of public transport infrastructure, subsidised fuel policies, limited data, and insufficient investment in low-carbon projects. This readiness project valued at USD 1 million addressed these issues and facilitated the completion and validation of a GHG emissions analysis and management system for the transport sector, including the development of a national low-emission public sector strategy. Over the years Oman has received 4 GCF readiness grants covering strategic frameworks and national adaptation plans developments worth USD 5.2 million since 2017.

At a glance

Number of Readiness Grants

Oman has received the readiness support in 5 grants since 2017.

Concept notes developed

The development of two concept notes, targeting the public and private sectors

National strategy developed

Development of a national low-emission public sector strategy

"The project comes timely within the government's efforts and with the support of the concerned authorities from international organizations and research bodies to pave the way for carbon neutrality. It will help shape actionable recommendations that contribute significantly to meeting 2050 targets. Climate change will be a new chapter in the partnership between Oman and UNIDO".

Dr. Abdullah Bin Ali Al Amri

Chairman of the Environment Authority

Readiness that enhances strategic frameworks and public awareness towards Low-Carbon Transportation

Policy and Strategy / National Strategy Development

Public Awareness and Capacity Building / GHG Emissions Analysis

Readiness paving the way for sustainable mobility and climate finance

Stakeholder Engagement Success

The establishment of thematic working groups, composed of international and national experts, ensured that state-of-the-art scientific approaches were combined with an accurate understanding of national circumstances and capacities. Engaging stakeholders, including those from the private sector, was crucial for aligning project outcomes with national priorities.

Future Investment and Financing

The facilitation and development of two concept notes targeting the public and private sectors to attract investments for climate change action through public-private partnerships has proven fruitful. Climate finance is very critical tool for future interventions to areas such as e-mobility, as prove by the success of this readiness proposal.

Only with the RPSP

Bridging Gaps

Accelerates the bridging of gaps and lays the foundations for low-emission mobility.

Energy Efficiency

Critical for achieving energy efficiency and meeting national carbon neutrality targets

Climate Finance

Success is highly dependent on climate finance for future crucial interventions.