Amman: The Royal Scientific Society (RSS), in partnership with the Circular Economy Club - Jordan (CEC Jordan), concluded the "Jordan Circular Cities Weeks - First National and Regional Awareness Campaign," aimed at strengthening the role of the circular economy in addressing regional challenges, resource scarcity, and supply chain complexities, positioning it as a key driver of sustainable growth.
According to Jordan News Agency, the campaign, part of the global Circular Cities Week initiative, involved 17 national and regional partners, including government entities, international organizations, academic institutions, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and specialized experts. Participants enriched national and regional dialogue on circular economy concepts, showcasing practical solutions and promising sectoral opportunities across priority value chains in Jordan.
Ra'fat Assi, Vice President of RSS, stated that the campaign, implemented from October to December 2025, sought to connect key stakeholders, address ecosystem gaps, and initiate a national call to action for adopting circular economy solutions in Jordan and the region. The initiative reflects RSS's efforts to support national economic development and aligns with the Economic Modernization Vision by promoting a resilient and green economy.
The closing ceremony, held at RSS, marked the culmination of these efforts, attended by Samer Judeh, Chair of the American Chamber of Commerce in Jordan; Abdullah Ghosheh, President of the Jordan Engineers Association; and Ayman Alawneh, President of the Jordanian Businessmen Association, among other distinguished guests.
Omar AlSaleh, Senior Circular Economy Expert at RSS and Founder of CEC Jordan, shared the campaign's key outcomes, including strengthened cross-sector collaboration and increased awareness of circular economy opportunities. Almoayied Assayed, Director of the Water, Environment, and Climate Change Center at RSS, highlighted the Society's efforts and projects related to the circular economy.
The ceremony featured a documentary video showcasing partner perspectives and achievements, alongside symbolic awards recognizing national and regional partners for their contributions. In closing remarks, Assi stressed the importance of moving from awareness to implementation by strengthening enabling policies and accelerating private sector adoption and innovation in circular solutions.
This initiative, the first of its kind at the national level, localizes a global initiative of this scale, reflecting Jordan's leadership in advancing the circular economy agenda and laying the foundation for institutional integration and practical implementation. It underscores the importance of shared responsibility across sectors, transitioning from fragmented efforts to a coordinated national approach for tangible economic, environmental, and social impact.