An exhibition organized by the National Field Research Centre for Environmental Conservation (NFRCEC) of the Diwan of Royal Court of Oman titled "Earth, Nature and Culture" began at the Royal Geographic Society in London on 4 March 2014 and would continue until March 28. Sayyid Bader bin Hamad al Busaidi, the Secretary-General at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, presided over the expo in the presence of Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, Honorary President of RGS. He also highlighted the details of the exhibitions to introduce the history, heritage and civilization of Oman and the diversity of its wildlife.

The exhibition portrays the history of Oman since second century BC through pictures and natural features that explain the evolution of environmental and wildlife in the Sultanate of Oman. "The first known map drawn by Ptolemy in 140 BC, the famous cartographer, will be displayed at this expo", an official from the Centre said.

There is an accompanying symposium titled "Natural sciences in Oman: Past, Present and Future" in which 18 papers are being discussed. The exhibition and symposium will bring together researchers and environmentalists to exchange experience and the latest studies and research in this area. It is also an opportunity to create an effective partnership between the British Royal Geographic Society (RGS) and all environmentally focused organizations in the Sultanate of Oman.

The Ministry and RGS are cooperating in the project to develop the natural history museum, which highlight the diversity and sustainability of the natural heritage of the Sultanate and to face different environmental problems. On March 6, there was a public lecture titled "Applications to protect environment in Oman" in which three Omani scientists participated.

Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidy toured Oman's natural heritage exhibition and later toured the halls of RGS, saw historical maps and manuscripts displayed in RGS and he was briefed by RGS officials on the history and role of the society in highlighting the historical and geographical heritage.