Jordan 'committed' to transforming climate pledges into implementable projects: Environment Minister
Amman, November 12 (Petra) – Minister of Environment Dr. Ayman Suleiman participated as a keynote speaker in a panel discussion, themed: "Turning Commitments into Action through Finance, Partnerships, and Strengthening Climate Resilience." The session took place on the sidelines of the 31st UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) held in Antalya, Türkiye, as part of the activities hosted at the Italian Pavilion.
In his remarks, Suleiman underscored Jordan’s "commitment" to translating climate pledges into "practical" actions and projects that can be actually implemented.
He noted that enhanced resilience to climate change is closely linked to water security, livelihoods, and the sustainability of essential services.
He further highlighted the "Climate-Refugee Nexus" initiative, launched by His Majesty King Abdullah II during COP27, as a practical approach to addressing mounting environmental and climate pressures.
He stated the initiative focuses on supporting refugee-hosting nations and fostering sustainable partnerships, which would contribute to building the resilience of communities.
Suleiman outlined the third iteration of the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC 3.0), which aligns climate ambition with priorities of the Economic Modernization Vision, targeting a 31% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2035.
He noted that the National Water Carrier Project serves as a "practical model" for the importance of coordinated partnerships, blended finance, and the integration of renewable energy in implementing major national projects, all which bolster water security and enhance the Kingdom’s capacity to adapt to climate change impacts.
Urging "flexible and accessible" climate finance, Suleiman called for streamlining procedures to obtain funds to enable countries to implement their priority projects.
He further underscored the necessity of fostering engagement across various sectors and ensuring the complementary roles of partners to achieve a "sustainable" developmental and environmental impact.
//Petra//AG
