Amman, Aug. 19 (Petra) — Environment Minister Ayman Suleiman said
Wednesday that Jordan has made progress in implementing its
commitments under the Montreal Protocol and the Kigali Amendment,
stressing the need to strengthen national capacities, improve
monitoring and compliance systems, and accelerate the transition to
environmentally and climate-friendly alternatives and technologies.

Suleiman made the remarks while opening a meeting of the National
Ozone Committee, attended by committee chair and Ministry
Secretary-General Omar Arabiyat, committee members, and
representatives of national and international bodies involved in
implementing the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the
Ozone Layer and the Kigali Amendment.

He highlighted the committee’s role in coordinating national efforts
among relevant stakeholders to support Jordan’s continued compliance
with its international commitments on protecting the ozone layer and
phasing down ozone-depleting substances and hydrofluorocarbons
(HFCs).

Suleiman noted that international cooperation on ozone protection has
produced significant environmental results, adding that Jordan will
continue working with international institutions to support
environmental and climate objectives and sustainable development.

The meeting reviewed the National Ozone Committee’s mandate,
objectives, and priorities, as well as key programs and projects
implemented by national and international institutions under the
Montreal Protocol and the Kigali Amendment.

Participants discussed ways to strengthen coordination among relevant
entities, support implementation of national commitments to reduce
ozone-depleting substances and HFCs, and promote alternatives and
technologies with lower climate impacts.

The meeting concluded with a discussion on opportunities to develop
national efforts and improve coordination among institutions and
international partners to support Jordan’s implementation of its
commitments under the Montreal Protocol and the Kigali Amendment.

//Petra// AO