UNDP Jordan|Environment and Energy

Energy & Environment Fast Facts

Energy and environment are essential for sustainable development. The poor are disproportionately affected by environmental degradation and lack of access to clean, affordable energy services. These issues are also global as climate change, loss of biodiversity and ozone layer depletion cannot be addressed by countries acting alone. UNDP helps Jordan strengthen its capacity through providing innovative policy advice and sharing best practices.

Environment and Energy in Jordan

Arable land represents only 7% of Jordan’s land area. The country is classified as one of the 10 most water scarce countries in the world with a per capita water availability of 153 m³ per year. Jordan is signatory to many major global environmental conventions and has started putting in place mechanisms to support their implementation. Nevertheless, population growth, rapid urbanization, industrialization, air pollution and low energy efficiency continue to exert a considerable pressure on water, land resources and generate unacceptable levels of environmental degradation.

UNDP on the Ground in Jordan

UNDP Jordan interventions in the area include four major components:

a. Compliance with global environmental conventions;

b. Sound water resources management; and

c. Safe management of hazardous waste.

UNDP in Jordan sponsors projects that support the country’s sustainable management of its natural resources, protect its environment and meet its international commitments through:

Frame Works and Strategies for Sustainable Development

1. Self Assessment of National Capacity in Jordan for Global Environmental Management

2. Enabling Activities for the Preparation of Jordan's Second National Communication to the UNFCCC

Effective Water Governance

3. Integrated Waste Management for the Olive Oil Pressing Industries in Lebanon, Syria and Jordan

Access to Sustainable Energy Services

4. Support to the Expansion of Russeifeh Landfill Gas utilization System for Electric Power Generation

Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biodiversity

5. Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biodiversity in Dibeen Nature Reserve

6. Small Grants Programme -Third Phase

Full list of UNDP Environment Projects

Contact:
Ms. Amal Dababseh
Environment Specialist
Environment & Natural Resources
Tel. 566 8171 x220
E-mail: amal.dababseh@undp.org

Note:
1. GEF = Global Environment Facility