Ajloun, Oct. 27 (Petra) – Minister of Environment Ayman Suleiman inaugurated the Environment and Climate Month activities on Monday at the Royal Academy for Nature Conservation in the Ajloun Forest Reserve.
The event is organized by the Ministry of Environment in cooperation with the French Embassy in Amman and local and international partners, with the participation of several ambassadors.
During the opening ceremony, Suleiman emphasized the importance of strengthening international cooperation to address climate change and promoting awareness programs that encourage environmentally friendly practices in waste, energy, water, and transportation sectors.
He highlighted Jordan’s efforts to align national policies with global environmental frameworks, including the Nationally Determined Policy Document and the National Committee for Climate Change.
He noted that Jordan has integrated climate action into its national policies through the National Climate Change Strategy 2022–2050, updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), and preparations for the third version of the NDCs.
Suleiman stressed that Environment and Climate Month serves as a national platform to promote green innovation, empower youth and women, and involve local communities in building resilience to climate impacts.
He called for shared responsibility among the public and private sectors, civil society, and academia.
French Ambassador Frank Gillet said the event brings together more than 30 partners to organize over 50 activities ahead of the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30).
He noted France’s commemoration of the tenth anniversary of the Paris Agreement and its continued work following the UN Ocean Conference in Nice.
Gillet also thanked King Abdullah II for Jordan’s historic role in protecting marine biodiversity.
UN Resident Coordinator in Jordan Sheri Ritsema Anderson emphasized that climate action is about people, communities, and daily choices.
She praised Jordan’s commitment to environmental protection and resilience and expressed the UN’s support for turning commitments into tangible results.
On the sidelines of the launch, Suleiman and participants planted trees in the Ajloun Forest Reserve.
Environment and Climate Month aims to raise awareness, highlight national achievements in water management, renewable energy, and sustainable transportation, and strengthen international partnerships supporting the green economy transition.
//Petra// NQ
