Pathways for building urban resilience to climate change in Oman

Talal Al-Awadhi; Yassine Charabi; B. S. Choudri

doi:10.1080/09614524.2019.1593320

Pathways for building urban resilience to climate change in Oman

Talal Al-Awadhi, Yassine Charabi, B. S. Choudri^*

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Abstract

The Sultanate of Oman is highly vulnerable to climate change. Recent experiences with Cyclone Gonu in 2007, Phet in 2010 and Mekunu 2018, show the potential impact of extreme climatic events on urban areas, with a high loss of life, destruction of infrastructure and economic damage. Despite Oman facing multiple hazards and risks from climate change, no policies or strategies have been specifically designed to build climate resilience for urban cities. This study aims to raise awareness among policymakers to develop a national policy framework towards addressing urban climate change adaptation and resilience. It suggests several pathways for the country based on a review of previous studies and interviews with key stakeholders. Identified pathways include generation of knowledge on climate change, capacity building, improved governance, and planning.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	594-605
Number of pages	12
Journal	Development in Practice
Volume	29
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/09614524.2019.1593320
Publication status	Published - 2019

Keywords

Aid–development policies, Capacity development
Arab States
Environment (built and natural)–Climate change

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Geography, Planning and Development
Development

UN SDGs

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