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Oman Natural Reserves and Sustainable Goals
The Sultanate of Oman is dedicating efforts to develop natural reserves to achieve sustainable development goals by protecting biodiversity, promoting eco-tourism, and enhancing community participation. The country has 32 reserves covering approximately 5.76% of its land area. It has a global record with the inclusion of Jebel Al Akhdar and Al Sarreen reserves in UNESCO's World Network of Biosphere Reserves since last year, in addition to establishing new reserves, such as the marine protected area around the Halaniyat Islands. The authority is working to improve management of these reserves, support scientific research, and address challenges such as illegal fishing and climate change, which threaten certain habitats and species, through advanced monitoring programs and habitat restoration efforts. The strategy also emphasizes linking environmental protection with the development of a green economy through sustainable eco-tourism and creating job opportunities for local communities, while regulating visits to ensure the sustainability of ecosystems.
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