Amman, June 4 (Petra) — Environment Minister Ayman Suleiman headed
Jordan’s delegation to the Eighth Global Environment Facility
Assembly (GEF-8), hosted by Uzbekistan from June 4 to 6.

In Jordan’s address, Suleiman said the world faces interconnected
economic, social, and environmental challenges that require urgent,
coordinated international action. He stressed the need to strengthen
multilateral action and global partnerships to address climate
change, biodiversity loss, and pollution.

Suleiman said Jordan views the Global Environment Facility (GEF) as a
strategic partner in supporting the Kingdom’s shift toward a more
resilient, inclusive green economy.

He reviewed Jordan’s efforts under the Economic Modernization Vision
and Public Sector Modernization Roadmap, noting that GEF-backed
programs have supported water and food security, energy
diversification, and environmental sustainability.

He said Jordan is integrating climate, biodiversity, and land
degradation issues into the National Adaptation Plan, the National
Biodiversity Strategy, and the updated Nationally Determined
Contributions.

In agriculture, Suleiman said Jordan is expanding climate-smart
practices, improving irrigation efficiency, and promoting sustainable
land management to strengthen food security.

On energy, he highlighted renewable energy expansion, energy
efficiency, and green transition initiatives to enhance energy
security and reduce reliance on imports.

He said Jordan still faces major water challenges, with per capita
water availability not exceeding 60 cubic meters annually. National
efforts focus on reducing water loss, improving efficiency, and
upgrading infrastructure, including the National Water Carrier
Project, he added.

Suleiman called for deeper cooperation with GEF on the
water-energy-food-environment nexus, climate-smart agriculture,
nature-based solutions, monitoring and evaluation systems, and
environmental policymaking.

He said achieving global environmental goals requires broader
partnerships involving governments, international organizations, the
private sector, civil society, women, youth, and local communities.

He reaffirmed Jordan’s commitment to international environmental
cooperation and joint action to build a more sustainable, resilient,
and equitable future.

//Petra// AO