Month: April 2026

Amman: The Lower House (LH) Agriculture and Water Committee, led by MP Dr. Ahmed Shdeifat, convened with representatives from the Regional Competence Center for Energy and Climate Justice at Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES) Middle East and North Africa (MENA) to deliberate on enhancing social protection for agricultural workers.

According to Jordan News Agency, a committee statement highlighted Shdeifat’s call for advancing the social protection system in the agricultural sector, emphasizing its connection to food security and sustainable development. Shdeifat underscored the necessity of providing a comprehensive social security and health insurance framework to improve working conditions and job stability.

Shdeifat pointed out that climate-related challenges confronting the sector necessitate intensified national efforts and bolstered collaboration with global partners to devise practical and sustainable solutions for worker support. Additionally, committee members advocated for strengthening legislative frameworks that govern agricultural activities, safeguard worker rights, ensure a safe work environment, and broaden social protection to encompass all worker categories.

Representatives from the center shared key studies and experiences on integrating agriculture with climate justice and energy, emphasizing the significance of adopting comprehensive policies that consider the sector’s worker challenges. The meeting also explored joint cooperation mechanisms and expertise exchange to bolster national efforts aimed at enhancing social protection and improving living standards for agricultural workers.

This initiative aligns with the goal of achieving sustainable and inclusive development that incorporates economic, social, and environmental dimensions.

Amman: Minister of Agriculture and Vice Chair of the Supreme Council for Food Security Saeb Khraisat on Wednesday discussed with a delegation from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) progress in implementing the Regional Food Security and Nutrition Observatory for the Arab region.

According to Jordan News Agency, the two sides reviewed the developments in the project, which serves as a strategic platform to enhance regional cooperation in monitoring and analyzing food security indicators. The observatory aims to provide accurate and up-to-date data to support policymakers in adopting effective and proactive policies.

Discussions addressed key challenges facing the project’s implementation. Both sides agreed to intensify efforts to identify appropriate solutions, accelerate progress, and achieve the project’s objectives.

Khraisat called for establishing a timeline for the project’s upcoming phases, with precise allocation of roles and responsibilities among all partners. He noted that a well-defined roadmap is essential to ensuring efficient delivery and timely implementation.

He added that the project represents a pivotal step in supporting countries’ efforts to address growing food security challenges, particularly amid climate change and ongoing economic and geopolitical fluctuations in the region. He said the observatory would enhance early warning capabilities and risk analysis, contributing to the sustainability of food systems across the region.

FAO delegation head Ahmed Mukhtar, a senior expert at the organization’s regional office, said FAO would continue supporting Jordan in implementing the project, urging strengthening regional cooperation to develop an integrated food security monitoring system.

The meeting comes as part of joint efforts to reinforce Jordan’s role as a regional hub for food security and to enhance cooperation among countries in building more efficient and sustainable food systems.