The agreement aims to support agricultural communities affected by drought and enhance the adoption of sustainable and climate-adapted agricultural practices, through institutional capacity development, testing innovative solutions, and improving land and water resources management, contributing to strengthening the resilience of Jordan's agricultural sector in the face of increasing climate challenges.
Yassin said that this agreement reflects FAO's commitment to continue supporting Jordan in facing the effects of climate change and drought by strengthening national partnerships and developing practical and sustainable solutions that contribute to building a more adaptable and resilient agricultural sector.
Maslem confirmed that this agreement embodies our shared commitment to enhancing the agricultural sector's ability to adapt to the effects of drought and climate change through the use of scientific research and agricultural innovation.
He added that through this partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations with the support of the Japanese government, we will work to develop and disseminate sustainable solutions and practices that contribute to supporting the less fortunate, improving the management of natural resources, and enhancing the sustainability of agricultural production and food security in Jordan.
According to a statement from FAO, the agreement includes the implementation of training and practical activities in the fields of sustainable beekeeping, sustainable and drought-adapted agriculture, organic fertilizer production using black soldier flies and worms, and regenerative soil management, alongside building the capacity of technical staff, researchers, and related parties on innovative solutions for nature-compatible agriculture.
The statement added that the activities will include the establishment of an experimental and training site at the Sharhabil bin Hasana Sustainable Agriculture Station, the implementation of field applications of drought-adapted agricultural practices, and the preparation and dissemination of best practice guides and documentation of results and lessons learned.
It pointed out that it is expected that 60 people will benefit from the training programs in sustainable beekeeping, 20 people in sustainable and drought-adapted agriculture and organic fertilizer production, in addition to 20 people from the Center and related parties in the field of innovative solutions for nature-compatible agriculture.
The 'From Scarcity to Sustainability' project is being implemented in the governorates of Ajloun, Jerash, and northern Wadi Jordan, aiming to enhance the ability of agricultural communities and national institutions to adapt to drought and climate change, restore agricultural production and livelihoods, through the provision of innovative agricultural solutions, the establishment of experimental and advisory sites, the implementation of specialized training programs, and the documentation and dissemination of best practices and lessons learned.
The signing of this agreement emphasizes the importance of the partnership between FAO and the National Center for Agricultural Research in supporting the transition to more sustainable, efficient, and resilient agricultural systems, contributing to enhancing food security and achieving sustainable agricultural development in Jordan.
