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.