Karak, May 19 (Petra) -- The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and Mutah University on Tuesday discussed strengthening cooperation in developing academic curricula and integrating climate adaptation and sustainability concepts into agricultural education programs.
The FAO delegation's visit to the university comes as part of the "Building resilience to cope with climate change in Jordan through improving water use efficiency in the agriculture sector (BRCCJ)" project, implemented by FAO with support from the Green Climate Fund, in partnership with the Jordanian government and the United Nations Development Program. The project targets governorates in the Dead Sea Basin, namely Madaba, Karak, Tafileh, and Maan.
The project aims to strengthen climate change adaptation by improving water use efficiency in the agricultural sector, developing more climate-resilient water systems, supporting livelihoods and food security, and promoting the integration of climate adaptation concepts into policies, institutions, the private sector and civil society.
During the meeting, the two sides reviewed the findings of an analysis of curricula and courses offered by the Faculty of Agriculture that relate to climate change and food security. They also discussed opportunities to develop these curricula to better prepare students and graduates to address climate challenges and sustainable development requirements, in line with national priorities in the agricultural and environmental sectors.
Participants emphasized the importance of strengthening partnerships between academic institutions and international organizations to support the development of applied agricultural education, build youth capacities and enable them to contribute to sustainable development and food security in Jordan.
FAO is currently implementing the seven-year BRCCJ project through the ministries of Water and Irrigation, Agriculture, and Environment, as well as the United Nations Development Program. The project aims to advance climate-resilient sustainable development in Jordan and, more specifically, increase the capacity of water management systems and farming communities to adapt to climate change.
//Petra// AO
