Jordan Daily – The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) , supported by the Government of Spain, launched a project to enhance food security and adapt to climate change and water scarcity in Jordan’s Ma’an and Karak Governorates.
The project, funded by the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID), was introduced at an inception workshop held under the patronage of Minister of Agriculture, Khaled Al-Huneifat. Spanish Ambassador to Jordan, Miguel de Lucas, and AECID Director, Cristina Hernandez, also attended the event along with various stakeholders and government partners.
FAO’s initiative aims to improve food security and livelihoods for vulnerable communities in the southern governorates, focusing on sustainable water management and empowering rural populations through capacity building and provision of tools. The project will target 60 families, implementing water harvesting projects, solar panel systems, and hydroponic systems, with a special emphasis on women and youth.
Ambassador de Lucas emphasized Spain’s commitment to aiding Jordan in tackling water scarcity, unsustainable aquifer exploitation, and the pressures of climate change and population growth.
Minister Al-Huneifat highlighted the urgent need to adapt to climate change to ensure food security amid rising temperatures, fluctuating rainfall, and significant water scarcity, which have heavily impacted farmers and the agricultural sector.
FAO Representative in Jordan, Nabil Assaf, reiterated the project’s goal to support local communities by providing essential assistance for implementing sustainable agricultural practices.
