Amman, Jan 26 (Petra) – The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations in Jordan signed an agreement with Al-Halat Company to implement a project aimed at raising awareness about rainwater harvesting from the rooftops of government buildings.

The agreement is part of the project “Building Climate Change Resilience in Jordan through Improving Water Efficiency in the Agricultural Sector” (BRCCJ), which targets the governorates of Madaba, Karak, Tafileh, and Ma’an.

FAO Representative in Jordan, Nabil Assaf, stated that this collaboration is part of the organization’s efforts to enhance water security in Jordan, given the water scarcity challenges exacerbated by climate change. He noted that the project aligns with national strategies for green growth and sustainable water resources management to build a community aware of climate change adaptation practices and rainwater harvesting techniques.

Assaf explained that the first phase of awareness programs will begin in Madaba, targeting school students, employees of health centers, and public buildings, with a focus on the challenges of water scarcity and the importance of installing household water-saving technologies.

The agreement aims to raise public awareness about the importance of sustainable water resource management in addressing climate change challenges. The initiative includes training programs for school students and public sector employees, aimed at changing behaviors and promoting practices related to water harvesting and conservation.

The BRCCJ project, funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF), aims to build the resilience of agricultural systems and water management to climate change, with a focus on the most affected areas around the Dead Sea Basin. The project, valued at $33.25 million, is being implemented in collaboration with the Ministries of Water and Irrigation, Agriculture, Environment, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

//Petra// AF
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