Franco-Omani Centre hosting a series of events in January

Muscat: On the occasion of the Omani Environment Day celebrated each year on the 8th of January and as part of France’s environment diplomacy, the Franco-Omani Centre is organising a series of echoing events during the whole month of January.

The protection of the environment is a key priority of French diplomacy. France chaired the breakthrough Climate Change Conference of 2015 where the Paris Agreement was adopted. After organising the One Ocean Summit in Brest in 2022, France was designated to host the United Nations Oceans Conference in 2025.

Conference “Biodiversity in Oman: A brief overview” (in English) by Maïa Sarrouf Willson from the Environment Society of Oman.
Wednesday 17th - 6:30 to 7:30pm, Franco-Omani Centre, 207 Al Inshirah Street, MSQ

Upcycling workshop for kids
Thursday 18th - 4 to 5pm, Franco-Omani Centre, 207 Al Inshirah Street, MSQ
While discovering / practicing French, let your kids unleash their creativity and learn about the power of sustainability.

Literature reading “The sea and the people” with Philippe Guinet (in French)
Sunday 21st - 6:30 to 7:30pm, Franco-Omani Centre, 207 Al Inshirah Street, MSQ
On the occasion of the worldwide celebrated “Nuits de la lecture”, come and listen to selected texts read by Philippe Guinet from “Les passeurs de mots”. The readings will revolve around the them os sea and its relationship with mankind.

Beach clean-up, in collaboration with Move Green Initiative
Saturday 27th - 8 to 9:30am, Qantab Beach
Calling all beach lovers and eco-warriors! Bring your positive energy and a pair og helping hands and let’s gather in Qantab to clean up the shores and protect marine life.

Movie screening “Animal” by French Director Cyril Dion (in French with English subtitles, family audience)
Sunday 28th - 6:30 to 8:30pm, Franco-Omani Centre, 207 Al Inshirah Street, MSQ
Bella and Vipulan, two teenagers, will embark in an extraordinary quest: to find another way of living alongside other species, more as roommates than predators. To do so, they will travel and meets with scientists and activities all over the globe.