Amman: The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations in Jordan has signed an agreement with Al-Halat Company to launch a project focused on raising awareness about rainwater harvesting from the rooftops of government buildings. The initiative is part of the “Building Climate Change Resilience in Jordan through Improving Water Efficiency in the Agricultural Sector” (BRCCJ) project, which targets the governorates of Madaba, Karak, Tafileh, and Ma’an.
According to Jordan News Agency, FAO Representative in Jordan, Nabil Assaf, highlighted that this collaboration is a strategic effort to enhance water security in the country, amid growing water scarcity challenges driven by climate change. He emphasized that the project aligns with national strategies for green growth and sustainable water resources management, aiming to build a community aware of climate change adaptation practices and rainwater harvesting techniques.
Assaf further explained that the first phase of the awareness programs will commence in Madaba, focusing on educating school students, health center employees, and staff of public buildings about the challenges posed by water scarcity and the significance of installing household water-saving technologies. The initiative seeks to raise public awareness regarding sustainable water resource management as a response to climate change challenges.
The agreement includes training programs designed for school students and public sector employees, with the objective of altering behaviors and promoting practices related to water harvesting and conservation. The BRCCJ project, funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF), aims to strengthen the resilience of agricultural systems and water management to climate change, concentrating on the most affected regions around the Dead Sea Basin. The $33.25 million project is being executed in partnership with the Ministries of Water and Irrigation, Agriculture, Environment, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).