Amman, Nov. 15 (Petra) -- Planting began on a native urban forest using the Japanese Miyawaki method at King Hussein Business Park in Amman, alongside the inauguration of a gray water reuse system, as part of a project to improve water management, expand green space and promote environmental sustainability.

Using native Jordanian species, including rare and endangered plants, the project applies the Miyawaki method to establish a dense urban forest designed to enhance biodiversity, improve air quality and expand green space.

The project also includes a system that treats gray water and reuses it to irrigate the plantings, improving water-use efficiency and reducing reliance on freshwater sources. Awareness and capacity-building programs will also encourage community participation in environmental initiatives.

The Climate Action Network Jordan (CAN) is implementing the project, with funding from the Mitsubishi Corporation Foundation for EMEA, and in cooperation with the Midorization Project. The business park is hosting it.

Doa'a Derabani, chief executive of CAN, said the project combines sustainable water management and urban afforestation. She said it demonstrates how partnerships can turn environmental initiatives into tangible results that improve quality of life and urban sustainability.

Ammar Izziddin, chief executive of the business park, said the project is part of the park's efforts to align its practices with environmental, social and governance standards. He said it also promotes green space and resource efficiency, supporting a sustainable business environment.

Motoharu Nochi, founder of the Midorization Project, stressed the importance of planting native species to restore Jordan's natural diversity. He said the initiative strengthens the community's connection to the land and reinforces shared responsibility for protecting the environment.

The project brings the partners together to promote biodiversity, sustainable water use and climate adaptation through practical solutions that contribute to greener, more sustainable cities.

//Petra// NQ