Jordan Daily – The Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board approved a proposal on Wednesday for Jordan Integrated Landscape Management Initiative (JILMI) , providing a $45 million grant, supplemented by local contributions from the Ministry of Environment and project partners.
In a statement seen by the Jordan Daily , Environment Minister Muawieh Radaideh stated that the project will support the government’s efforts to mitigate climate change impacts. He described it as a significant initiative for nature conservation through integrated ecosystem management.
The project aims to offer sustainable solutions for water resources and enhance farmers’ resilience to climate change challenges.
Implemented by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) as the accredited international entity, in partnership with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) West Asia Office as the executing entity, and led by the Ministry of Environment, the project seeks to bolster the resilience of Jordanian ecosystems and vulnerable communities in the Jordan Valley. This will be achieved through integrated ecosystem management , which includes climate change adaptation plans for terrestrial and marine areas, small-scale sustainable energy opportunities, and diversified local activities and green economy options.
Supported by the GCF, the project focuses on building a natural resource base responsive to climate changes, using innovative technologies, enhancing socio-economic adaptive capacity, and integrating ecosystem management practices into national planning.
Jordan, one of the most water-scarce countries facing significant challenges due to its geography and limited agricultural land, aims through this project to increase ecosystem resilience and provide support to vulnerable communities, improving their capacity and resilience in the Jordan Valley, Zarqa River Basin, and Gulf of Aqaba.
