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IEMA Ejaad

IEMA is an independent and international Ejaad is a membership-based virtual collaborative
organization with a membership body for more than platform where industry, academia and government
15,000 environment and sustainability professionals can interact and engage in energy-related research
worldwide. and innovation activities.

IEMA provides support to individuals and It works as an enabler or a marketplace that connects
organizations in setting and achieving globally academic research and know-how to industry needs,
recognized standards for sustainable practice, and vice versa. In 2019, be’ah ran two research
in turn driving the development and uptake challenges through Ejaad, collaborating with Sultan
of sustainability skills. IEMA also adds value Qaboos University and Sohar University.
for its members by providing the knowledge,
connections and recognition necessary to lead
change within organizations at all levels.

IEMS Academy World Health
Organization (WHO)

Established in 2017, the Institute of
Environmental Management and Sustainability In 2019, be’ah took an effective initiative towards
(IEMS) Academy aims to provide blended building a strategic cooperation with the World
training and development programmes that Health Organization (WHO) in Healthcare Waste
establish and enhance people’s knowledge Management. This collaboration was to access
and skills required for current and future jobs effective educational material on specific topics
in the industry. related to Healthcare Waste Management and
exploring long-term solutions.
The IEMS Academy has partnered with world-class
institutions, including the Cambridge University Moreover, further cooperation has been established,
Sustainability Institute and the Waste Management requesting WHO consultancy on conducting
and Advisory Board (WAMITAB) - part of the Chartered a comprehensive review on Healthcare Waste
Institute of Waste Management (CIWM), and the Management.
Institute of Motor Industry (IMI) helping us develop
professional training programs in the field of As a result, be’ah received an exclusive
sustainability. invitation from WHO to participate in one of
its regional workshops held in Amman, Jordan,
on November 2019 to showcase Oman’s
successful experience in HCW management.

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