Renewable Energy and Climate Change
A Leading Platform for Action, Innovation, and Resilience
14-16 Sept 2026
Oman Climate Week 2026 aims to provide a leading national and regional platform for policymakers, researchers, industry leaders, innovators, and youth to engage in dialogue and action on renewable energy and climate change. The event emphasizes Oman’s clean energy transition, climate resilience strategies, and the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in supporting renewable energy optimization and climate response.
Showcase Oman’s renewable energy opportunities and decarbonization strategies.
Promote knowledge-sharing and collaboration between government, academia, and industry.
Address national climate risks and resilience planning needs.
Strengthen understanding of green hydrogen and low-carbon fuel strategies.
Advance governance, climate finance, and just transition principles.
Demonstrate how AI and digital tools support climate-smart solutions.
Conference Leadership
Prof. Hind Barghash
Chair
Dr. Morteza Mohammadzaheri
Co-Chair
Keynote Speakers
Prof. Rory Monaghan
Dr. Coorous Mohtadi
Prof. Alireza Maheri
Renewable Energy Systems
This theme explores the rapid expansion of solar, wind, and hybrid renewable systems to support Oman’s clean energy ambitions. It highlights the economic and environmental benefits of renewable projects, grid upgrades, and energy storage systems. It also covers regulatory enablers, investment mechanisms, and local technology development.
- Alignment with Oman Vision 2040: Competitive & diversified economy; Sustainable environment
- Alignment with UN SDGs: SDG 7, SDG 9, SDG 13
Green Hydrogen and Low‑Carbon Energy
This theme focuses on Oman’s potential as a global producer and exporter of green hydrogen and low-carbon fuels. Sessions explore hydrogen production routes, infrastructure requirements, export markets, and industrial integration. It emphasizes hydrogen’s role in national decarbonization and in establishing Oman as a green energy hub.
- Alignment with Oman Vision 2040: Competitive economy; Efficient natural resource use
- Alignment with UN SDGs: SDG 7, SDG 9, SDG 13
Climate Change Adaptation
This theme examines Oman’s climate vulnerabilities—extreme temperatures, water scarcity, tropical cyclones, desertification, and coastal impacts—and outlines strategies for national adaptation. Key areas include climate risk assessments, resilient infrastructure planning, water security, and nature-based solutions.
- Alignment with Oman Vision 2040: Resilient infrastructure; Sustainable environment
- Alignment with UN SDGs: SDG 6, SDG 11, SDG 13, SDG 15
Digital and AI‑Enabled Climate Solutions
This theme highlights how AI, machine learning, and digital technologies support renewable energy and climate action. Topics include AI-based forecasting for solar and wind, predictive maintenance, smart grid optimization, climate modelling, and digital systems for GHG accounting and national reporting.
- Alignment with Oman Vision 2040: Knowledge-based economy; Innovation-led growth.
- Alignment with UN SDGs: SDG 7, SDG 9, SDG 13