Antalya – Minister of Environment Dr. Ayman Suleiman discussed with Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), ways to strengthen technical and financial cooperation and partnerships to support the implementation of climate and green projects in Jordan and expand the Kingdom’s access to international climate finance.
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The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31), held in Antalya, Türkiye.
During the meeting, Suleiman outlined Jordan’s vision for climate action and the key pillars of its Third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0), stressing that Jordan continues to work towards translating its commitments under the Paris Agreement into development programmes and actionable projects, in line with sustainable development priorities and the targets of the Economic Modernisation Vision.
He noted that the environmental and climate challenges facing the Kingdom underscore the need for stronger international support and more flexible financing mechanisms to enable Jordan to meet its climate commitments and accelerate its transition towards a green economy.
Suleiman explained that the Third Nationally Determined Contribution provides an integrated national framework for climate action through 2035.
It was developed through a participatory approach involving various sectors and relevant stakeholders, with the aim of aligning climate action with national priorities and translating its targets into investment opportunities and bankable projects.
The contribution aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 31% by 2035, including a 5% reduction through unconditional domestic efforts and a further 26% conditional on the provision of international financing and technology transfer.
It also seeks to increase the share of renewable energy in the electricity mix, develop the transport sector and improve waste management.
The plan further includes climate adaptation measures and initiatives to strengthen resilience across six key sectors: water, food security and agriculture, public health, ecosystems, infrastructure, and tourism.
These measures are supported by clear performance indicators to monitor progress, while taking social and economic considerations into account and enhancing local communities' participation in the transition towards a green economy.
For his part, Stiell commended Jordan’s role in international efforts to address climate change, praising the ambition of its Third Nationally Determined Contribution and the Kingdom’s commitment to implementing the Paris Agreement and strengthening transparency in climate action.
He affirmed the Secretariat’s readiness to continue working with Jordan and strengthen communication channels with donor entities and climate finance funds to help mobilise the necessary support and accelerate the implementation of the Kingdom’s priority climate projects.
