Amman: The government launched the 2026-2027 executive program for the National Cleanliness and Anti-Indiscriminate Waste Dumping Strategy, emphasizing a national commitment to protect public health and the environment and improve cleanliness standards across Jordan.
According to Jordan News Agency, the program was introduced during a meeting at the Prime Ministry, attended by various ministers, the Amman mayor, and the director of the Royal Environmental Protection Administration, alongside media professionals and environmental journalists. This initiative is part of the government's regular briefings to update the media on its strategic plans.
The executive program is structured around four main pillars aimed at tackling illegal dumping with a comprehensive package of regulatory, technical, oversight, and awareness measures. It is based on a field-based assessment of challenges and needs, aligning with a whole-of-government approach that integrates environmental and development policies, boosts sustainability, and positions Jordan as a clean and safe tourism destination.
Minister of Environment Ayman Suleiman highlighted the program's response to growing environmental challenges and the high financial costs of waste management. He noted its goals to significantly enhance public cleanliness and improve waste management in both urban and rural areas.
Minister of Local Administration Walid Masri detailed the comprehensive plan's focus on improving cleanliness in governorates and municipalities, which includes upgrading waste management infrastructure and modernizing the collection and transport fleet.
Minister of Government Communication Mohammad Momani underscored the media's role in promoting a culture of responsibility, linking cleanliness to ethical and cultural values, and highlighting the economic and tourism impacts of random dumping.
Minister of Awqaf, Islamic Affairs, and Holy Sites Mohammad Khalaileh emphasized the role of religious institutions in fostering a moral commitment to public cleanliness. Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Imad Hijazin spoke on preserving the cleanliness of tourist sites to reflect their historical significance.
Amman Mayor Yousef Shawarbeh discussed initiatives to improve the capital's cleanliness, including collaboration with private-sector service providers. Director of the Royal Department for Environment and Tourism Protection Brigadier Tambi Hamkari shared statistics on environmental violations, emphasizing increased monitoring.
The meeting also included feedback from media representatives on the program's implementation. The program was approved by the Cabinet, with a ministerial committee established to oversee its execution and assess its impact.