Agreement renewed to support the capacity building of Omanis

Muscat: To support the Namat Environmental Advocacy Competition for schools across Oman and to collaborate on Omani capacity building in relevant areas, Veolia Oman has entered a two-year sponsorship with the Environment Society of Oman.

As a leading environmental management company, Veolia Oman has been a longstanding partner of the Environment Society of Oman (ESO) in promoting environmental stewardship practices. The partnership aligns with ESO’s objective to educate and raise awareness on environmental issues and enable the public to become more actively involved in the conservation of the environment.

Veolia Oman has agreed to support the capacity building of Omanis, focusing on the management of non-governmental organisations and environmental conservation. The company will also support the next two editions of the Namat Environmental Advocacy Competition. Organised by ESO and in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Namat aims to raise environmental awareness and provide a platform for young environmental champions to share their innovative ideas and projects. By nurturing the next generation’s passion for sustainability, it plays a significant role in shaping a greener future for Oman. Veolia Oman has been sponsoring the competition since its inception in 2019. So far, close to 500 government schools across Oman have participated in the Namat Competition.

Dr Amor Almatani, Chairman of the Board at Environment Society Oman, said, “I want to take this opportunity to express my gratitude and appreciation for Veolia’s continued support of building the capacity of environmental advocates and its generous sponsorship of the Namat Environmental Competition. As a leading environmental company renowned for its global commitment to sustainability, Veolia Oman has been an incredible partner in pursuing a greener and more sustainable Oman. ESO recognises that partnerships with organisations like Veolia Oman are vital for the continuity and effectiveness of its efforts in critical areas such as environmental protection, conservation, and sustainable development.”

He added, “The support from Veolia Oman further enhances our ability to deliver impactful projects and initiatives that contribute to the preservation and enhancement of Oman’s natural resources. Together, we will continue to make significant strides in promoting sustainable development and creating a more resilient environment for future generations.”

Veolia Oman is part of Veolia Group, the global leader in waste, water and energy efficiency sectors. Veolia is the only company that works across the whole spectrum of environmental services when it comes to managing utilities and optimising resources. They are at the forefront of technology, creating innovative solutions to develop access to resources and preserve and replenish them.

Erwan Rouxel, Chief Executive Officer at Veolia Oman, said, “It is our honour and privilege to support in building capacity of Omanis in the environment sector and the Namat Competition for another two years. As Veolia, the benchmark company for ecological transformation, we recognise the importance of considering our daily impacts on the environment and the communities we serve.” He added, “Namat is not just about winning a monetary prize as it encourages students to develop innovative environmental solutions but also fosters a sense of responsibility and stewardship towards the environment and inspires others to do the same. We aim to support the Environment Society of Oman in their aim to let the success of these teams hopefully ignite a movement towards a greener and more sustainable Oman.”

Meanwhile, ESO invites all schools across Oman to join it and its stakeholders for the fourth edition of the Namat Competition and it looks forward to the fantastic ideas that school teams across Oman will bring forth in the upcoming year.