Amman - A recent progress report on the executive program for Economic Modernization Vision (2023-2025) highlighted significant strides in green urban development.
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A thorough study has been completed to identify areas in Madaba, Ma'an, Karak, and Tafilah most affected by climate risks, providing crucial technical reports to bolster Jordan's climate resilience.
In parallel, training manuals for farmer field schools have been finalized, and training sessions for agricultural extension teams in the designated governorates have commenced. Additionally, resources aimed at equipping women leaders to tackle climate change have been developed.
Despite these advancements, the report noted some delays in the green economy sector, particularly regarding the selection of sites for commercial waste recycling. These delays are largely attributed to challenges in the tendering process and land readiness.
Moreover, the implementation of the Waste Management Framework Law No. 16 of 2020 has faced obstacles due to the need for environmental guidelines for separating non-hazardous solid waste, complicating tender procedures.
The report also indicated setbacks in the rehabilitation of the transfer station, which are due to technical, design, and environmental requirements that complicate coordination with the funding agency and external consultant.
On a positive note, efforts are underway to prepare a warehouse at the hazardous waste treatment center in Suweqa for storing used solar cells and electric vehicle batteries. A tender has been issued for the removal of hazardous materials currently housed in the site’s warehouses.
In an initiative to install 500 photovoltaic systems in the agricultural sector across Irbid, northern Jordan Valley, Balqa, and Karak, site assessments and technical studies have been conducted.
A tender for the design, supply, installation, and maintenance of 350 photovoltaic systems has been awarded, with the installation of concrete bases for around 80 agricultural units currently in progress.
Lastly, the National Monitoring Information System for Waste has made progress, completing the second round of groundwater monitoring around landfills, including sampling and analysis. A comparative report of the test results has been prepared and uploaded to the system.
The number of automated landfills and transfer stations connected to the monitoring system has increased, bringing the total to eight sites with the addition of three new locations: the northern Badia transfer station, Shobak transfer station, and Taqabbal transfer station.
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