Amman, June 27 (Petra) — Jordan’s second National Conference on
Climate Change and Green Economy concluded in Amman on Saturday, with
participants calling for an accelerated transition to electric
transit and a shift from climate risk management to comprehensive
development policies.

The two-day event, held under the theme “National Integration in
Climate Action: From Adaptation to Transformation,” brought together
government bodies, regional and international organizations, and
private sector representatives to map out paths toward a green
economy, sustainable transit, and low-emission cities.

During a panel titled “Electric Mobility: Today’s Reality and
Tomorrow’s Opportunities,” discussions centered on infrastructure
challenges for charging stations, regulatory frameworks, and
investment opportunities in the Arab region.

Mohammad Ghabas, sales and operations director at EV infrastructure
developer GRASEN, highlighted the regional potential for smart
infrastructure and low-emission buses. A visual presentation by
Chinese electric bus manufacturer Yutong also showcased clean energy
models aimed at reducing long-term operational costs and emissions in
public transit.

Panels on urban resilience emphasized sustainable town planning,
green infrastructure, and expanded renewable energy use to bolster
water, food, and energy security.

The conference concluded with recommendations to boost international
partnerships in clean technology and climate finance, streamline
green national policies, and reinforce Jordan’s position as a
regional hub for the green transition.

On the sidelines of the event, the Ministry of Environment signed two
separate agreements to advance its green agenda.

The first, a memorandum of understanding signed by Environment
Minister Ayman Suleiman and Malik Haddad, secretary-general of the
Arab Union of Land Transport, establishes a technical framework to
measure and study carbon emissions from commercial land transport.
The study will build a unified methodology to track emissions based
on vehicle age, fuel type, and mileage, creating a database to shape
future climate policy.

The second agreement, signed by Minister Suleiman and Khaled
Al-Zoubi, general manager of the Jordan Petroleum Products Marketing
Company (JoPetrol), launches a joint environmental awareness
campaign.

The partnership with JoPetrol will focus on curbing littering through
the distribution of reusable car waste bags and the installation of
designated recycling bins and educational signage across gas stations
nationwide.

//Petra// AF