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In 2022, Oman had developed a pathway and
In 2022, Oman had developed a pathway and
pledged to reach net-zero targets by 2050 through
pledged to reach net-zero targets by 2050 through
rapid development of clean energy, green
rapid development of clean energy, green
initiatives, green hydrogen investments and
initiatives, green hydrogen investments and
preserving nature reserves to combat climate
preserving nature reserves to combat climate
change. India too has embarked on an ambitious
change. India too has embarked on an ambitious
journey towards sustainable development by
journey towards sustainable development by
launching the Zero Carbon Buildings Action Plan
launching the Zero Carbon Buildings Action Plan
(ZCBAP) and by adopting green hydrogen energy,
(ZCBAP) and by adopting green hydrogen energy,
to bring down carbon emissions.
to bring down carbon emissions.

Are you carbon literate?
Are you carbon literate?

Carbon Literacy—the knowledge and awareness of how our
Carbon Literacy—the knowledge and awareness of how our
actions contribute to carbon emissions and the broader
actions contribute to carbon emissions and the broader
climate crisis.
climate crisis.

Net Zero—This refers to the balance between the GHGs
Net Zero—This refers to the balance between the GHGs
emitted and those removed from the atmosphere.
emitted and those removed from the atmosphere.

Carbon Footprint - The total amount of greenhouse gases
Carbon Footprint - The total amount of greenhouse gases
released into the earth's atmosphere as a result of the
released into the earth's atmosphere as a result of the
activities of an individual or an organization.
activities of an individual or an organization.

Carbon Sinks - Systems that absorb more carbon than they
Carbon Sinks - Systems that absorb more carbon than they
emit such as forests, soil and oceans.
emit such as forests, soil and oceans.

Carbon Neutral - The balance between emitting carbon and
Carbon Neutral - The balance between emitting carbon and
absorbing carbon emissions from carbon sinks.
absorbing carbon emissions from carbon sinks.