Amman: The National Center for Curriculum Development and Evaluation (NCCD) is working to further embed green education and sustainability concepts into school curricula as part of ongoing efforts to develop curriculum frameworks and promote environmental awareness among students.
According to Jordan News Agency, the center issued a statement on Monday emphasizing that green education has become an important educational and national priority. The initiative aims to prepare students to better understand environmental and climate challenges facing Jordan and to respond to them responsibly. This approach seeks not only to teach sustainability concepts but also to encourage their practical application in daily life and involvement in environmental activities at schools and in communities.
The center highlighted that environmental themes are already included in the existing Jordanian curricula, with textbooks addressing issues related to water, energy, natural resources, recycling, ecological balance, weather, climate, and water scarcity. These concepts are presented through an integrated approach that connects knowledge with values and everyday practices. Environmental topics are covered in subjects such as social studies, earth and environmental sciences, and population and resource studies. Additionally, national and civic education promotes initiatives related to volunteering, waste separation, recycling, and tree planting.
The center further stated that Islamic education reinforces values linked to environmental care, cleanliness, and waste reduction, while mathematics helps students analyze issues related to sustainability through data and percentages, including water and energy consumption and pollution levels.
The new direction focuses on linking environmental concepts with practical activities, such as assessing water and energy use, examining the impact of waste, developing solutions to local environmental challenges, and carrying out school-based initiatives. It also connects learning to Jordan's environmental priorities, including water scarcity, solar energy, desertification, biodiversity, protected areas, the Dead Sea, and climate-smart agriculture.
The center emphasized that green education does not necessitate introducing a separate subject into the curriculum but rather integrating climate and sustainability concepts across subjects and grade levels to help students develop critical thinking, practical skills, and a sense of responsibility toward their environment and society.