Madaba, July 27 (Petra) – The UN Food and Agriculture Organization
(FAO) launched a training program in Madaba on Monday to boost local
climate resilience and agricultural water efficiency.

The workshops aim to empower civil society organizations (CSOs) to
lead environmental awareness and climate adaptation efforts. The
program builds on consultations across Madaba, Karak, Tafileh, and
Ma’an to address regional priorities in water management and
climate-smart agriculture.

Samia Akroush, FAO Policy Specialist, said the project focuses on
building local capacity, implementing climate-smart practices, and
supporting sustainable agricultural development.

The training, organized with the Jordanian National Commission for
Women in Madaba, covers climate impacts, sustainable water
management, rainwater harvesting, and community engagement. CSOs will
receive theoretical training from the Scientific Sustainable Vision
for Engineering and Environment.

The workshop series will extend to Karak, Tafileh, and Ma’an to
broaden community participation and drive local initiatives.

Funded by the Green Climate Fund, the project is executed in
partnership with the UNDP and the ministries of Agriculture, Water
and Irrigation, and Environment.

//Petra// HA