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Honorable chair, fellow delagates,

Hi, Good day! Im Cherub D. Daraman one the delegate of Oman, Water management has been
fundamental to the development of human societies in the Arabian Peninsula. the terrain of
the Arabian Peninsula is over 87 per cent desert; that the rainfall we receive is well below the
world average; that the average person in the middle east accesses one-eighth the renewable
water that the average global citizen enjoys; and that 14 of the world’s 20 most water-stressed
countries are here. Unlike any Middle East country, Oman water resources are entirely internal.
According to UN Food and Agriculture organization (FAO) concluded that Oman, possess
Dependency ratios of zero, which means that they do not derive Cross-border surface water or
groundwater flows Beyond their borders. Oman crucially rely on underground water for their
water supplies. To address water scarcity, Oman with other middle east countries invested in
technologies, and infrastructures to store water. The Omani Government has established some
responses, including water production programs, to alleviate pressure as well as to improve the
state of water supplies. De sa li nation to enhance natural resources in township water supply
has been developed and wastewater collection and treatment continues to be developed.
National level, indigenous water use is 25% higher than currently available supplies from
renewable resources, desalination and wastewater treatment. Domestic and other priority
sources are at risk in areas where basins have insufficient groundwater storage. Over-
abstraction in coastal areas has contributed to infiltration of salt water with detrimental effects
for agricultural development and the climate. Over the last 40 years, the Sultanate of Oman has
invested heavily in water supplies, growth and management. Water resources management
activities include but are not limited to the reductions in the depletion of water in the deserts,
supplying drinking water to communities, the establishment and enhancement of aflaj (qanat)
water systems.
Resolving the crisis will require enduring progress towards political, social, economic and
administrative systems that shape the use, development and management of water resources
and water delivery in a more effective, strategic, sustainable and equitable direction, We the
delegates of Sultanate of Oman propose solution that might help in resolving the Issue. First,
we should improve business’ awareness and engagement of human rights in transnational
waters. We believe that responsible businesses and private corporations particularly those who
are linked to the environment, such as corporations and small business that use natural
resources i.e. land and water, are the game changer in addressing the issue. Secondly, the
States should take account into specific requirements regarding sensitive and specially
protected waters and their environment, such as lakes and groundwater resources. Lastly, strict
implementation of International water law, the human right to water and its associated
extraterritorial obligations are likely to put flesh on the bones of existing and emerging
international water law by filling in its concepts and notions. On the other hand, the principles
of international water law can be applied to ensure and foster the extraterritorial realization of
the right to water.