Jordan Climate Action

The Government of Jordan is striving to attain a climate risk-resilient status while sustaining low greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and maintaining a growing, socially inclusive, and sustainable economy. The country has limited natural resources and is considered one of the most water-scarce countries in the world. Rising global temperatures and the associated impact on climatic conditions are anticipated to increase pressure on Jordan’s limited land and water resources. Considerable new public and private investments are required to expand Jordan’s strained infrastructure – especially in green growth sectors such as energy, water, agriculture, transport, tourism, and waste management – all of which have been put under increasing pressure by the influx of refugees. There is an urgent need for Jordan to take action to address these environmental challenges to ensure they do not hinder sustainable economic development.

About the NDA

The National Designated Authority (NDA) serves as the focal point between a country and the Green Climate Fund (GCF). It plays a key role in ensuring country ownership, the core principle of GCF’s business model.

The Ministry of Environment is the NDA for the GCF in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. It was nominated by the Government of Jordan October 2, 2014 to be the NDA as it houses the national mandate on climate change and the focal point for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) for the previous two decades. The focal point under the NDA for GCF engagement is the Climate Change Directorate of the Ministry.

About Green Climate Fund

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) is the world’s largest dedicated fund for climate action serving the 2015 Paris Agreement. It is a global fund that aims to respond to climate change by investing in low-emission and climate-resilient projects and programs developed by the public and private sectors to contribute to countries’ climate change priorities.

Jordan Climate Action

At JCA

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Jordan is one of the leading countries in the MENA region with regards to investments in renewable energy.

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Sixteen years later, it still feels like we are not implementing truly effective and radical climate change mitigation and adaptation measures

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Research has shown that women are adversely impacted by the effects of climate change in Jordan

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Climate change exacerbates the impacts of population growth. It has been primarily affecting the sustainable development

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The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is classified as one of the driest countries in the world.

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Jordan, which has been witnessing these changes with increased frequency over the years

GCF-EBRD SEFF Co-financing Programme

The EBRD and GCF Green Economy Financing Facility (GEFF), formerly known as the Sustainable Energy Financing Facilities Co-financing programme

Green Cities Facility

Enabling the transition of cities to low-carbon, climate-resilient urban development.

JCA Partners

Jordan is a developing nation that is becoming heavily impacted by climate change. Some negative impacts can already be seen such as an increase in temperature; expansion in areas affected by drought; loss of some natural eco-systems; migration and habitat degradation; deforestation; rise in the incidences of forest fires; fluctuation of rainfall; recurring heat waves; and a decrease in the amount of water available (groundwater and surface) as a result of the decline in water flows, which in turn impacts food security. GGGI and the GCF are supporting the Government of Jordan's call to action to address these challenges.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Global Emissions

Mount Of CO₂ Emissions