Amman, June 15 (Petra) -- The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources on Monday launched a series of awareness workshops for employees of the Ministry of Youth aimed at promoting energy efficiency concepts, encouraging rational energy consumption and strengthening institutional capacity in the field.
The workshops are being implemented in coordination with the Ministry of Youth and the German Energy Academy in Jordan, with support from the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ).
In a statement, Director of the Energy Efficiency and Climate Change Directorate at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources Lina Mubaideen said the workshops are part of national efforts to raise awareness of energy efficiency practices and promote responsible energy consumption across government institutions.
She said the initiative aligns with the objectives of the National Energy Strategy and government plans to enhance resource efficiency and reduce operational costs.
Mubaideen added that the National Capacity Building Program in Energy Efficiency seeks to drive sustainable improvements in energy consumption patterns within government workplaces by promoting behavioral and technical best practices that contribute to measurable energy savings and greater sustainability.
Assistant Secretary-General of the Ministry of Youth Yassin Halil highlighted the importance of the workshops in enhancing employees' awareness of optimal energy-use practices, noting that energy conservation and efficiency are key components of public-sector efforts to reduce operating expenditures and improve resource management.
Meanwhile, Director of External Relations and Communications at the German Energy Academy in Jordan Maha Hayari stressed the importance of cooperation between national institutions and international partners in implementing specialized training and capacity-building programs.
She said the academy provides educational and training platforms that support knowledge transfer, skills development and the dissemination of international best practices in energy efficiency and energy transition.
Hayari added that such programs help strengthen the capabilities of public-sector employees and support the adoption of sustainable energy management solutions, contributing to national efforts to improve energy efficiency and advance the Sustainable Development Goals.
Project Manager and Training Director at the German Energy Academy in Jordan, affiliated with the German Jordanian University, Ayman Batayneh, said training and awareness initiatives are effective tools for enhancing human resource capabilities in energy management and efficiency, positively impacting institutional performance and resource sustainability.
The workshops, scheduled for June 15 and 17 at the Ministry of Youth, feature interactive sessions on energy efficiency concepts and best practices in government buildings, along with practical behavioral and technical measures aimed at reducing energy consumption and achieving sustainable savings.
//Petra// AJ
