AMMAN — On the occasion of
World Cleanup Day, the staff of
the British Embassy in Amman partnered with WADI for Sustainable Ecosystem
Development, and Ahel El-Balad Association, to clean a forest site in Al-Salt
Governorate.
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The activity coincided with the global call for action
“Let’s Do It Movement”, which aims at cleaning litter in urban areas and
community dwellings in more than 190 countries.
In Jordan, the clean-up event took place in Salt governorate, where WADI
hosts a nursery for the propagation of native seedlings to support ecosystem
restoration.
Official statements
Helen Fazey, Deputy Head of Mission at the
British Embassy,
said: “We are pleased to clean up this area with the local community as they
take pride and ownership. Having enjoyable and accessible public spaces is an
undeniable right as much as it is our collective responsibility”.
Tariq Abu Taleb, WADI Executive director, said: “Littering
and debris lead to the degradation of natural sites, including forests. Plastic
waste is harmful to the soil and ecosystem, and can have long-lasting effects
on wildlife and human life”.
Also, Mohammad Asfour, Ahel El Balad Co-Founder stated:
“It's important to stay positive, live a green and sustainable life, and believe
that even small changes can make a difference while being friendly to the
environment and people.”
“This day helped British Embassy staff and their families
understand the tremendous work that community-based organizations are leading
to make Jordan greener, cleaner and more resilient”, concluded Widad Menjra,
Climate Lead at the British Embassy Amman.
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