Al-Maaytah Patronizes the Graduation of Participants in the Comprehensive Environmental Specialist Diploma Course
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The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Press Foundation «Al-Rai», Honorary President of the Jordan Environment Society, and former Minister Sameeh Al-Maaytah patronized the graduation ceremony for participants in the first level of the Comprehensive Environmental Specialist Diploma course, entitled «Strategic Foundations for Environmental Management, Economy, and Sustainable Environmental Governance». The event was held at the hall of the Training, Capacity Building, and Consultancy Center affiliated with the Jordan Environment Society, with the participation of a number of institutional representatives and those interested in environmental affairs.
Al-Maaytah emphasized His Majesty King Abdullah II's keen interest in environmental issues, foremost among which are climate change, environmental protection, and enhancing sustainability. He pointed out that Jordan is proceeding with the development of its policies and programs related to the green economy and green financing, thereby enhancing its ability to face environmental and climate challenges.
He noted the importance of raising environmental awareness among various segments of society, building the capacities of national cadres, and qualifying them in environmental fields to enable them to contribute effectively to addressing environmental issues and challenges and consolidating the concepts of sustainable development. He commended the role played by the Jordan Environment Society in serving environmental issues, spreading environmental culture and awareness, and implementing specialized training programs, stressing the importance of the Society continuing to develop its programs and partnerships in a way that serves the environment and society.
The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Jordan Environment Society, journalist Ali Freihat, stated that the Society continues to implement its programs and initiatives aimed at enhancing environmental awareness and building the capacities of those interested and working in the environmental field, stemming from its mission to serve the Jordanian environment and contribute to achieving sustainable development goals.
Freihat pointed out that the Comprehensive Environmental Specialist Diploma course comes within the training programs implemented by the Society through the Training, Capacity Building, and Consultancy Center, with the aim of qualifying participants and equipping them with the necessary knowledge and expertise in various fields of environmental work. He explained that this level represents the first phase of the Comprehensive Environmental Specialist Diploma, while the completion of the second level after passing the program requirements will form an integrated path to elevate the trainee toward professional and practical competence in the field of environmental management, thereby enhancing the readiness of institutions to apply environmental requirements, improve their performance, contribute to environmental protection, and achieve sustainable development.
He indicated that the Society is keen to expand the base of partnership with national institutions, the media, and entities concerned with environmental affairs, praising the role of the «Al-Rai» Press Foundation and its continuous support for environmental issues, alongside its support for the activities and events of the Jordan Environment Society and its role in conveying the environmental message to various segments of society.
The Executive Director of the Society and Director of the Capacity Building and Consultancy Center, trainer Maan Nsairat, provided an explanation of the course, noting that the first level of the Environmental Specialist Diploma is implemented by the Society as a specialized training program aimed at building and qualifying national cadres possessing the scientific knowledge and practical skills necessary to perform the role of an environmental specialist within institutions, facilities, and various work sectors.
He explained that the program stems from the importance of enhancing national capabilities in confronting growing environmental challenges, and the need for a qualified environmental specialist capable of understanding environmental legislation, regulations, and requirements, monitoring compliance with them, identifying pollution sources and methods of measuring and monitoring them, identifying and dealing with environmental risks, monitoring environmental indicators and performance, and contributing to developing solutions and procedures that reduce negative impacts on the environment and public health.
The Administrative and Financial Manager, Training and Projects Coordinator at the Society, Nancy Al-Khairi, gave an explanation of the projects implemented by the Society. The Consultant and Media Spokesperson, journalist Nadia Al-Ananzeh, also gave an explanation of the Society's role in focusing on the media to highlight success stories and institutions concerned with the environment and sustainable development.
Engineer Samer Al-Kurdi praised, in his speech on behalf of the participants, the role played by the Society and the extent to which he and the participants benefited from the training and its reflection on their institutions.
At the conclusion of the graduation ceremony—which included a video presentation on the Society's achievements, activities, and programs prepared by the Administrative and Financial Manager, Training and Projects Coordinator Nancy Al-Khairi—Al-Maaytah handed out certificates to the graduates. The Society also presented the Media Excellence Certificate to the Al-Rai Press Foundation in appreciation of its role in supporting environmental issues and the message and objectives of the Environment Society.
On the sidelines of the graduation, Al-Maaytah toured the Society's facilities, including the Environmental Knowledge Station, the Environmental Library, and the training center, and was briefed on the local and international awards the Society has received.
