AMMAN —
Minister of Environment Muawieh Radaideh on
Monday highlighted the importance of the successful National Afforestation
Project, undertaken by the ministry as part of the Kingdom's efforts to
mitigate the impact of climate change that is affecting the globe, according to
the Jordan News Agency, Petra.
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During a meeting with the ministry’s department directors,
Radaideh called for a nationwide comprehensive campaign to ensure that concerned
parties comply with the environmental requirements and legislation regulating
the project implementation.
He also stressed the need to coordinate efforts among the
ministry's various departments to safeguard the environment and to keep pace
with global developments related to climate change.
He urged a crackdown on environmental violators and
offenders, who he said must be referred to the competent judicial authorities.
The minister underlined the importance of activating the
Waste Management Framework Law No. 16 of 2020, especially provisions concerning
illicit waste disposal, noting that the ministry will fully support
environmental offices across the Kingdom to ensure law enforcement.
The ministry is in the process of launching a series of
programs and activities in partnership with stakeholders, civil society and
youth organizations to respond to climate change repercussions.
The National Afforestation Project, with an estimated budget
of JD5 million, was launched in June of 2021 in cooperation with the Ministry
of Agriculture. The project employs about 5,800 staffers and agricultural
engineers.
Last week, Radaideh said that Jordan is working with global entities
in a collective effort to address climate change challenges, which will involve
shifting to green economy, among other measures, noting that the impact of climate
change has been increasingly evident across the world, including the Middle
East.
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