AMMAN — Experts in Jordan have called for the acceleration
of the Kingdom’s transition to a green economy and the adoption of
environmentally-friendly investments. They believe that this will help to
reduce the negative impact of climate change, stimulate economic growth, and
provide sustainable job opportunities.
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Creating a competitive green economyAccording to the Jordan News Agency, Petra, in order to
create a competitive green economy, experts say that the country must establish
appropriate legislative frameworks, encourage local development and innovation
of green products, provide training and entrepreneurship opportunities, and
create an effective regulatory framework and good governance that encourages
private sector investment in the field.
Abdullah Badir of the Jordan Green Building Council explained
that a green economy is an economic model that allows for growth in a socially
comprehensive manner while complying with environmental standards.
Such an economy would reduce carbon emissions and pollution,
ensure efficient use of resources, and prevent biodiversity loss.
Badir also pointed out that according to the World Bank
Group's Country Climate and Development Report on Jordan, investing in clean
and renewable energy and energy efficiency will provide a significant number of
jobs between 2020–2050.
86 green growth projectsHamza Al-Olayani, a specialist in energy affairs and member
of the Government Investment Management Company's board, said that Jordan has
launched 86 green growth projects as part of its efforts to confront climate
change.
These projects are intended to protect the environment,
directly or indirectly, through a package of supportive laws, regulations, and
guidelines.
He also noted that the Cabinet has approved the national
policy for climate change for 2022–2050, which was prepared by a national
committee to reach net zero carbon emissions on or before 2050.
Jordan has doubled down on its goal to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions to 31 percent by 2030 by increasing projects in the fields of
renewable energy, energy efficiency, transitioning to electric transport and
public transportation, and establishing an integrated system for waste
management.
The National Green Growth Plan launched by the Ministry of
Environment and the Global Green Growth Institute has listed many projects in
six main sectors, including water, energy, agriculture, waste management,
transport, and tourism.
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