1.2 Coordonnées des personnes-ressources et des institutions impliquées dans l'évaluation et la documentation de l'Approche

Nom du ou des institutions qui ont facilité la documentation/ l'évaluation de l'Approche (si pertinent)

Environment Authority, Oman (Env Authority) - Oman

1.3 Conditions relatives à l'utilisation par WOCAT des données documentées

Quand les données ont-elles été compilées (sur le terrain)?

2020

Le compilateur et la(les) personne(s) ressource(s) acceptent les conditions relatives à l'utilisation par WOCAT des données documentées:

Oui

2.1 Courte description de l'Approche

An initiative launched by the Environment Authority, in cooperation with Petroleum Development Oman, to plant 10 million trees to preserve wild plants, combat desertification and participate in increasing the green area in the Sultanate of Oman.

2.2 Description détaillée de l'Approche

Description détaillée de l'Approche:

The Environment Authority, in cooperation with Petroleum Development Oman, has launched a national initiative to plant 10 million trees over ten years. The initiative is aimed at:

1. Improving and restoring biodiversity and protecting endangered species;
2. Creating a natural environment for endemic and migratory wildlife;
3. Providing fresh air and scenic views, and increasing the percentage of green spaces in the various governorates of the Sultanate;
4. Lowering temperatures and absorbing carbon dioxide to mitigate climate change and reduce pollution;
5. Increasing and improving the vegetation cover in the grazing and degraded natural areas, and reducing desertification in order to achieve a sustainable environment and natural resources;
6. Encouraging healthy lifestyles among people and improving indicators of quality of life in general;
7. Establishing investment opportunities for the local community and the private sector through benefiting from some species, both economically and medically;
8. Raising environmental awareness of the importance of the plants of Oman;
9. Enhancing partnerships between various sectors with regard to preserving vegetation cover in the Sultanate and promoting environmental sustainability.

The initiative includes collecting seeds, preparing nurseries, identifying planting sites, setting up a database for the initiative, and implementing an innovation and technology plan. The seeds were collected from several locations in different governorates, with a focus on the densely covered wild vegetation sites, such as those within nature reserves. Seeds are preserved and stored in coolers or refrigerators in the Authority's wild plant nurseries. The seeds are raised in the wild plant nurseries of the Authority. This initiative was implemented through partnership and cooperation between the authorities concerned with managing the initiative (Environment Authority and Petroleum Development Oman), the government , the private sector, civil society institutions and individuals.

2.3 Photos de l'approche

2.5 Pays/ région/ lieux où l'Approche a été appliquée

2.6 Dates de début et de fin de l'Approche

2.7 Type d'Approche

• fondé sur un projet/ programme

2.8 Principaux objectifs de l'Approche

The initiative is aimed at:

1. Improving and restoring biodiversity and protecting endangered species;
2. Creating a natural environment for endemic and migratory wildlife;
3. Providing fresh air and scenic views, and increasing the percentage of green spaces in the various governorates of the Sultanate;
4. Lowering temperatures and absorbing carbon dioxide to mitigate climate change and reduce pollution;
5. Increasing and improving the vegetation cover in the grazing and degraded natural areas, and reducing desertification in order to achieve a sustainable environment and natural resources;
6. Encouraging healthy lifestyles among people and improving indicators of quality of life in general;
7. Establishing investment opportunities for the local community and the private sector through benefiting from some species, both economically and medically;
8. Raising environmental awareness of the importance of the plants of Oman;
9. Enhancing partnerships between various sectors with regard to preserving vegetation cover in the Sultanate and promoting environmental sustainability.

2.9 Conditions favorisant ou entravant la mise en œuvre de la(des) Technologie(s) appliquée(s) sous l'Approche

3.1 Parties prenantes impliquées dans l'Approche et rôles

3.2 Participation des exploitants locaux des terres/ communautés locales aux différentes phases de l'Approche

	Participation des exploitants locaux des terres/ communautés locales	Spécifiez qui était impliqué et décrivez les activités
initiation/ motivation	passive	The local community is among the targeted groups of the planting initiative. The initiative was launched on 8 January ( Oman's Environment Day" in order to highlight the importance of the initiative to local communities so that they can involve in planting trees, and to encourage similar and joint initiatives.
planification	passive	Appropriate and best planting sites are discussed with local people and this helps in identifying specific distribution and planting areas.
mise en œuvre	interactive	Involving in planting activities and rehabilitation of degraded lands
suivi/ évaluation		Local people may report to the Authority any plant problems (pest, disease, or abiotic problems) so that the Authority may follow up and evaluate the situation, and try to diagnose the problem and find out solutions in order to prevent further similar cases.
field trips	passive	Joint field trip are conducted to see problems and solutions ( farmers + researchers) wherein traditional knowledge and local innovations are identified and may be used to enhance the planting process, if appropriate, and may be used in further researches.

3.3 Diagramme/ organigramme (si disponible)

3.4 Prises de décision pour la sélection de la Technologie/ des Technologies

Indiquez qui a décidé de la sélection de la Technologie/ des Technologies à mettre en œuvre:

• tous les acteurs concernés dans le cadre d'une approche participative

4.1 Renforcement des capacités/ formation

Une formation a-t-elle été dispensée aux exploitants des terres/ autres parties prenantes?

Oui

• those interested in the environment

Si pertinent, spécifiez le genre, l'âge, le statut, l'ethnie, etc.

different genders and ages

Formats de la formation:

• réunions publiques

4.2 Service de conseils

Les exploitants des terres ont-ils accès à un service de conseils?

Oui

Spécifiez si le service de conseils est fourni:

• dans les champs des exploitants?

Décrivez/ commentez:

Workshops conducted in coordination with relevant authorities ( government, private, individuals) to discuss challenges faced during the implementation of the project and advice is given to overcome them.

4.3 Renforcement des institutions (développement organisationnel)

Des institutions ont elles été mises en place ou renforcées par le biais de l'Approche?

• oui, un peu

4.4 Suivi et évaluation

Le suivi et l'évaluation font ils partie de l'Approche? :

Oui

Si oui, ce document est-il destiné à être utilisé pour le suivi et l'évaluation?

Non

4.5 Recherche

La recherche a-t-elle fait partie intégrante de l’Approche?

Oui

Spécifiez les thèmes:

• écologie

5.2 Soutiens financiers/ matériels fournis aux exploitants des terres

Les exploitants des terres ont-ils reçu un soutien financier/ matériel pour la mise en œuvre de la Technologie/ des Technologies?

Oui

Si oui, spécifiez le(s) type(s) de soutien, les conditions et les fournisseurs:

Some civil associations conducted initiatives within the framework of the large initiative to plant 10 million trees and requested financial support from the Authority for the planting requirements (such as plants, and tree protection fences). Water irrigation system may also be enhanced by this initiative. Logistic support may be provided as well.

5.4 Crédits

Des crédits ont-ils été alloués à travers l'Approche pour les activités de GDT?

Non

5.5 Autres incitations ou instruments

D'autres incitations ou instruments ont-ils été utilisés pour promouvoir la mise en œuvre des Technologies de GDT?

Non

6.1 Impacts de l'Approche

6.2 Principale motivation des exploitants des terres pour mettre en œuvre la GDT

6.3 Durabilité des activités de l'Approche

Les exploitants des terres peuvent-ils poursuivre ce qui a été mis en œuvre par le biais de l'Approche (sans soutien extérieur)?

• oui

6.4 Points forts/ avantages de l'Approche

Points forts/ avantages/ possibilités du point de vue du compilateur ou d'une autre personne ressource clé
Fostering synergies so that plantation process is more organized and can be coordinated under one umbrella.
Planting large number of trees can reduce pollution, restore ecosystems, rehabilitate degraded lands, and combat desertification.
Increasing public awareness on the importance of plantation and trees.

6.5 Faiblesses/ inconvénients de l'Approche et moyens de les surmonter

Faiblesses/ inconvénients/ risques du point de vue du compilateur ou d'une autre personne ressource clé	Comment peuvent-ils être surmontés?
lack of human, financial and water resources
Extensive follow up is needed to ensure that plants are well-planted by local community and placed in suitable environment where no developmental projects and human activities can hinder their growth.
invasive species and climate change

7.1 Méthodes/ sources d'information