Amman: Mutah University and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Jordan celebrated the graduation of eight trainers specializing in climate change adaptation. This initiative is part of a joint agreement under the project titled “Building resilience to cope with climate change in Jordan through improving water use efficiency in the agriculture sector (BRCCJ).” The project is funded by the Green Climate Fund and implemented by FAO in collaboration with Jordan’s ministries of water, agriculture, and environment, along with the United Nations Development Programme.
According to Jordan News Agency, the beneficiaries underwent training focused on integrating climate-smart solutions into the agricultural sector. This training aims to enable 400 women from the governorates of Madaba, Karak, Tafilah, and Ma’an to adapt to climate change in subsequent phases of the project. A joint statement emphasized that this initiative would assist in enhancing the quality of life for the trainees’ families and communities, while also promoting sustainable development.
During the graduation ceremony, Nabil Assaf, FAO Representative in Jordan, affirmed FAO’s commitment to supporting initiatives that address climate change and its effects on Jordan’s agricultural sector and rural communities. This aligns with the goal of contributing to Jordan’s food security. Assaf expressed honor in cooperating with Mutah University to graduate eight female trainers over a six-month period.
Dr. Amin Aqel, Vice President of Mutah University for Scientific Faculties, and Dr. Salama Saleh Naimat highlighted that these trainers will form the foundation for raising awareness and training 400 women from the four targeted governorates. Each governorate will see 100 female trainees educated on climate change adaptation. Aqel and Naimat emphasized that this vision aims to empower women to participate in decision-making processes that support sustainable development and address climate change impacts.