Amman, May 21 (Petra) — The non-profit Motivators for Training
Company on Thursday concluded the dialogue forum and closing ceremony
of the “Resilient Initiatives for Sustainable Engagement” (RISE)
project, with broad participation from civil society organizations,
youth representatives, and local and international partners.

The project was launched in response to the growing need to
strengthen the role of youth and local community organizations in
environmental and climate action across five governorates: Amman,
Irbid, Zarqa, Karak, and Ajloun.

Adviser for technical and international affairs at the Ministry of
Environment, Jihad Sawaeir, said addressing environmental and climate
challenges requires genuine partnership between the government, civil
society, and youth.

He stressed that the success of environmental policies depends on
transforming awareness into practical behavior and initiatives on the
ground.

Sawaeir stressed the importance of continued support for youth-led
initiatives that contribute to raising environmental awareness and
advancing the Sustainable Development Goals. He also highlighted the
ministry’s efforts to strengthen national and international
partnerships in the environmental sector and commended the role of
partners and supporters in ensuring the project’s success.

Founder and CEO of Motivators for Training Company, Badi Baqaeen,
said the RISE project was implemented in partnership with the Center
for Development Services and CRISP, with funding from the German
Federal Foreign Office.

He said the project aimed to build youth capacities and empower them
to lead sustainable community initiatives in climate change and
environmental sustainability.

Baqaeen noted that the project focused on translating knowledge into
practical action through youth-led initiatives in recycling,
sustainable agriculture, resource conservation and environmental
awareness to support climate adaptation efforts and strengthen
community engagement.

A documentary film highlighting the project’s implementation stages
from its launch in September 2025 until May 2026 was screened during
the ceremony, alongside presentations of six youth-led initiatives
supported and funded under the project.

The forum also featured specialized dialogue sessions focused on
strengthening cooperation with the Ministry of Environment and
developing partnership mechanisms between official institutions and
civil society organizations to enhance implementation of national
environmental policies.

The event concluded with a discussion session among participants and
partners to exchange expertise and explore future cooperation
opportunities.

//Petra// NQ