Oman Sports for a Sustainable Environment Committee

 

 

Chairman of the Committee: His Highness Sayyid Azan bin Qais Al Said

 

Responsibilities and Duties of the Committee:

1. Promoting a culture of environmental protection and sustainable development as the third dimension of the Olympic philosophy, alongside sport and culture.
2. Coordinating with relevant entities and committees within the Olympic Committee and sports associations to develop a plan for organizing and attracting sporting events related to the environment, utilizing and valuing the geographical diversity of Oman (e.g., beach sports, mountain climbing, desert exploration).
3. Enhancing the environmental aspect in sports events and occasions.
4. Studying regional and international agreements and treaties related to the environment and sports, and providing recommendations on their implementation mechanisms.
5. Promoting environmental awareness, culture, and scientific research in the field of sports.
6. Coordinating with relevant institutions to integrate environmental concepts and the culture of environmental sports into educational curricula and physical education classes in collaboration with the Ministry of Education.
7. Supporting and developing methods for cooperation, knowledge exchange, and broad participation among International Olympic Committee (Sport and Environment Commission), the United Nations Environment Programme, Oman Olympic Committee, and sports federations.
8. Encouraging clubs and sports associations to incorporate environmental considerations into all sports activities they conduct.
9. Raising awareness and developing programs and plans to encourage the use of clean alternative energies in sports facilities as much as possible.
10. Working to establish partnerships and agreements with relevant institutions and entities both within and outside Oman to support efforts to promote a culture of sustainable environmental practices through sports.
11. Undertaking any other tasks related to the committee’s responsibilities as assigned by the Board of Directors of Oman Olympic Committee.

The committee may enlist suitable individuals to help ensure its success in achieving its objectives.