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almawajordan.org
  • Al Ma'wa reserve

    Al Ma'wa is located in one of the last remaining natural forests in the region. One of the main responsibilities of Al Ma'wa is to preserve the forest and all flora and fauna on the site allowing for the preservation and conservation of the biodiversity of the area. Wild animals rescued as a result of abuse and/or smuggling in and through Jordan and the region will be housed in Al Ma'wa in species specific enclosures where they will be provided with the necessary care and rehabilitation according to their needs. Where possible, local species will be rehabilitated and released into the wild. All other animals will be provided with a lifelong commitment of care and safety.


    http://www.almawajordan.org/content/goals
athimar.org bgci.org bioversityinternational.org cbd.int ma.chm-cbd.net csbe.org
  • Center for the Study of the Built Environment

    The Center for the Study of the Built Environment (CSBE), which was founded in 1999, is a non-profit, private study and research institution that aims at addressing these challenges affecting the built environment in Jordan and beyond. The built environment is defined in a comprehensive manner to include all physical components of human settlements such as buildings, streets, open spaces, and infrastructure. CSBE is therefore an interdisciplinary center that addresses areas including environmental studies, urban design and planning, conservation, architecture, landscape architecture, and construction technologies. To accomplish our goals, we engage in a variety of activities including research projects, print and digital publishing, workshops, and the design and implementation of pilot projects.


    http://www.csbe.org/
science.ju.edu.jo
  • Department of Biological Sciences, The University of Jordan

    The Department of Biological Sciences is the oldest of its kind in Jordan. It houses a zoolgogical musuem and a herbarium and is the home institute to a number of ecologists, zoologists, microbiolotists and botanists. 


    http://science.ju.edu.jo/Departments/Home.aspx?DeptName=Biological%20Sciences
just.edu.jo science.yu.edu.jo
  • The Jordanian Natural History Museum at Yarmouk University

    From the website: The Jordanian Natural History Museum at Yarmouk University was established in 1981. The Museum is the only one of its kind in Jordan. It offers educational, cultural and recreational services for university community and all segments of the local community on the one hand and serves the researches that target wildlife and the protection of biodiversity in Jordan.


    http://science.yu.edu.jo/en/jordanian-natural-history-museum-yarmouk-university
env-awraq.com badiafund.gov.jo moa.gov.jo moenv.gov.jo:2400
  • 2nd Report of Jordan's State of Environment

    This document contains the technical summary of the 2nd report of Jordans state of environment


    http://moenv.gov.jo:2400/AR/Documents/envreport2016/Technical%20Summary.pdf
nais-jordan.gov.jo narc.gov.jo
  • National Agricultural Research Center (NARC)

    NARC establishment goes back to the late 1950’s, when the Department of Research and Extension was created. In 1985, the research activities were separated from the department and enrolled under a new research center “The National Center for Agricultural Research and Technology Transfer. (NCARTT) and became a semi-autonomous institution in 1993.


    http://www.narc.gov.jo/
rangers.psd.gov.jo hhmi.org houbarafund.org inaturalist.org ipk-gatersleben.de iucn.org
  • The International Union For Conservation of Nature, The Regional Office of West Asia IUCN ROWA

    The IUCN Regional Office for West Asia (ROWA) was established in October 2004 covering the region of West Asia, which comprises of 13 countries including Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, the Syrian Arab Republic, Yemen and Iran in addition to the Gulf countries including Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.


    https://www.iucn.org/regions/west-asia/about-rowa
  • The International Union of Conservation of Nature

    The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is a membership Unionuniquely composed of both government and civil society organisations. It provides public, private and non-governmental organisations with the knowledge and tools that enable human progress, economic development and nature conservation to take place together.


    https://www.iucn.org/
jocceps.com
  • Jordanian Climate Change and Environment Protection Society

    JOCCEPS missioning to contribute to the global effort to fight climate change by encouraging the Jordanian public to adapt the renewable energy and be more environmentally sensitive. JOCCEPS activities include but not limited to, setting up awareness lectures to limit the practices which harm the environment, working with local communities and other Civil Society organization to adjust the regulations for better environmental protection and collaborating with wide range of environmental experts for advice and support. 


    http://www.jocceps.com/
jordanbirdwatch.com
  • Jordan Bird-Watch Association

    Jordan Birdwatch Association was initiated by ornithologists, conservationists and tour guides who came together and recognized the need for promoting and developing bird watching and for effectively protecting wild birds and their habitats.


    http://www.jordanbirdwatch.com/index.html
jreds.org kew.org missouribotanicalgarden.org rscn.org.jo persga.org
  • http://www.persga.org

    PERSGA, the Regional Organization for the Conservation of the Environment of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, is an intergovernmental body dedicated to the conservation of the coastal and marine environments found in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aqaba, Gulf of Suez, Suez Canal, and Gulf of Aden surrounding the Socotra Archipelago and nearby waters. PERSGA’s member states include: Djibouti, Egypt, Jordan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen.


    http://www.persga.org
plantgenetic.com royalbotanicgarden.org tolweb.org un.org jsmb.webs.com
  • The Jordanian Society for Microbial Biodiversity

    The Jordanian Society for Microbial Biodiversity (JSMB) was founded in October 2006 under the initiative of a group formed by Nura A. Abboud. The group was registered as an NGO with the Ministry of the Environment on the 17th of February, 2011.JSMB is the first and the only NGO specialized in microbial biodiversity conservation in the Middle East.


    http://jsmb.webs.com/
  • The Jordanian Society for Microbial Biodiversity
    http://jsmb.webs.com/

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espconference.org
  • ESP Regional Conference

    The Ecosystem Services Partnership (ESP) is proud to announce its first regional conference in the MENA region. We invite everyone with an interest in the region and ecosystem services to take part in this event.

    The theme will be 'Enhancing ecosystem services through ecological restoration for nature and people'.


    http://www.espconference.org/mena2018#.Wm3J7SYUlzk
google.jo
  • Training Workshop on Farmer Field Schools

    The aim of the workshop is to familiarize participants with the understanding, goals and basics of the farmers' field schools, in addition to determining the role of the agricultural facilitators in the management and formation of schools, as well as discussing the plan of action and the launching of schools in the targeted governorates


    https://www.google.jo/maps/place/National+Center+for+Agricultural+Research+and+Extension/@32.0798645,35.8401219,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x151c9ebb3cf478bb:0x92d91fc8cae281f2!8m2!3d32.0798645!4d35.8423106?hl=en
  • Sunset Sessions at Sekrab Rooftop

    A Sunset session at Sekrab rooftop to enjoy the nature and joyful atmospher of Amman 


    https://www.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode&q=Jabal+Amman,+1st+Circle,+end+of+Rainbow+street+the+turn+infront+of+Batata
  • Lecture on The State of the Environment in Jordan: Achievements and Challenges 
    Jordan's many environmental challenges, such as the large increase in the population and its effects on the quality of air, water and soil, the high rate of land degradation due to precipitation, drought periods and other challenges imposed on the Jordanian plan, which should be dealt with seriously, Improper handling of available resources.

    https://www.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode&q=Jabal+Amman,+between+2nd+and+1st+Circle,+Al+Kulliyah+Al+Elmiyah+Al+Eslamiyah+Street,+Building+%2315+-+Maraqa+Commercial+Complex+++%D8%AC%D8%A8%D9%84+%D8%B9%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%86,+%D8%A8%D9%8A%D9%86+%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AF%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%B1+%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AB%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%8A+%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%88%D9%84+-+%D8%B4%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%B9+%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%83%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%A9+%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%85%D9%8A%D8%A9+%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B3%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%85%D9%8A%D8%A9+-+%D8%B9%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A9+%D8%B1%D9%82%D9%85+15+Amman
  • Third National Conference for Protected Areas 
    Under the patronage of His Excellency the Minister of the Environment, the Third National Conference of Nature Reserves will be held under the title of 
    Protection of Wildlife, Forestry and Hunting Regulation.

    https://www.google.jo/maps/place/%D9%81%D9%86%D8%AF%D9%82+%D9%84%D9%88+%D9%85%D9%8A%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%A7%D9%86%E2%80%AD/@31.970119,35.9059355,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x61db547d4658a171!8m2!3d31.970119!4d35.9059355
hcst.gov.jo
  • the final report of the project "priorities of scientific research in Jordan for the years 2011-2020

    Under a generous patronage of HRH Prince Al – Hassan bin Talal, President of the
    Higher Council for Science and Technology, the project of determining the scientific
    research priorities in the Hashemite kingdom of Jordan, for the coming ten years was
    launched on 18/8/2009, with the support of the scientific research support fund, as a
    practical translation of the aspiration of the HCST to map out a clear map for the
    Jordanian researcher, and raise its glance to scientific research and its future priorities,
    by using the Delfi scientific, international methodology with the participation of
    hundreds of clear – sighted experts and specialists in scrutinizing the national needs of
    scientific research and development in the different sectors, which have been
    determined in 14 sectors, including for the first time: human, educational, social and
    Islamic sciences, as well as national security, culture, arts and information, which has
    given this contribution to the national, comprehensive feature, and reinforced the
    credibility of its outcomes, in addition to granting it a significant national value which
    deserves support at both the local and international levels.


    http://www.hcst.gov.jo/sites/default/files/defining_scientific_research_priorities_in.pdf
iucn.org
  • IUCN welcomes the Kingdom of Bahrain as new State Member

    It is with great pleasure that IUCN has received the official notification from the Kingdom of Bahrain to adhere to the IUCN Statutes and become a State Member of the Union, bringing the number of IUCN State Members to 86.

    IUCN welcomes the Kingdom of Bahrain to the IUCN family, the world’s biggest environmental network.  The adhesion of the Kingdom of Bahrain as a State Member of IUCN will not only enhance IUCN’s presence in the region but also strengthen the Union’s capacity to influence governments, civil society and the private sector in the good governance of the world’s natural resources and environment.

    Welcoming the Kingdom of Bahrain to IUCN ROWA network, Dr Hany El –Shaer, the Director of ROWA said: “Bahrain is a country of diverse natural, marine and wildlife. The country’s diverse resources and cultural, and its growing efforts in the area of nature conservation make us proud to welcome the Kingdom of Bahrain as a new State Member of our Union. We are looking forward to formulating different forms of collaboration between Bahrain and IUCN.”


    https://www.iucn.org/news/west-asia/201903/iucn-welcomes-kingdom-bahrain-new-state-member
  • IUCN study identifies tree species for climate-resilient reforestation

    An IUCN study has identified tree species native to Indonesia’s Kutai National Park that are resilient to climate change and support threatened East Bornean orangutan populations, recommending their use in reforestation efforts. The study was funded by the Indianapolis Zoological Society, Inc.


    https://www.iucn.org/news/species/201902/iucn-study-identifies-tree-species-climate-resilient-reforestation
  • IUCN World Conservation Congress

     

    Held once every four years, the IUCN World Conservation Congress brings together several thousand leaders and decision-makers from government, civil society, indigenous peoples, business, and academia, with the goal of conserving the environment and harnessing the solutions nature offers to global challenges.

    The Congress aims to improve how we manage our natural environment for human, social and economic development, but this cannot be achieved by conservationists alone. The IUCN Congress is the place to put aside differences and work together to create good environmental governance, engaging all parts of society to share both the responsibilities and the benefits of conservation.


    https://www.iucn.org/news/secretariat/201805/france-host-iucn-world-conservation-congress-2020
jordansun.com
  • Sunset Sessions at Sekrab Rooftop

    A Sunset session at Sekrab rooftop to enjoy the nature and joyful atmospher of Amman 


    http://www.jordansun.com/events/calendar/sunset-sessions-at-sekrab-rooftop/
  • Sunset Sessions at Sekrab Rooftop

    A Sunset session at Sekrab rooftop to enjoy the nature and joyful atmospher of Amman 


    http://www.jordansun.com/events/calendar/sunset-sessions-at-sekrab-rooftop/
  • Lecture on The State of the Environment in Jordan: Achievements and Challenges 
    Jordan's many environmental challenges, such as the large increase in the population and its effects on the quality of air, water and soil, the high rate of land degradation due to precipitation, drought periods and other challenges imposed on the Jordanian plan, which should be dealt with seriously, Improper handling of available resources.

    http://www.jordansun.com/events/calendar/%D9%85%D8%AD%D8%A7%D8%B6%D8%B1%D8%A9-%D8%AD%D8%A7%D9%84-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%A6%D8%A9-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D8%B1%D8%AF%D9%86-%D8%A5%D9%86%D8%AC%D8%A7%D8%B2%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D9%88/
  • Lecture on The State of the Environment in Jordan: Achievements and Challenges 
    Jordan's many environmental challenges, such as the large increase in the population and its effects on the quality of air, water and soil, the high rate of land degradation due to precipitation, drought periods and other challenges imposed on the Jordanian plan, which should be dealt with seriously, Improper handling of available resources.

    http://www.jordansun.com/events/calendar/%D9%85%D8%AD%D8%A7%D8%B6%D8%B1%D8%A9-%D8%AD%D8%A7%D9%84-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%A6%D8%A9-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D8%B1%D8%AF%D9%86-%D8%A5%D9%86%D8%AC%D8%A7%D8%B2%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D9%88/
jordantimes.com
  • Conservationists condemn killing of beautiful harmless whale shark in Aqaba

    The Royal Marine Conservation Society of Jordan (JREDS) on Saturday called on authorities to open an investigation into the killing of a whale shark in Aqaba.


    http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/conservationists-condemn-killing-beautiful-harmless’-whale-shark-aqaba
  • JREDS conducts study to improve fisheries sector in Aqaba

    The Royal Marine Conservation Society of Jordan (JREDS) is carrying out a study on fish stock in the Gulf of Aqaba to evaluate and develop its fisheries sector, marine conservationists said on Thursday.


    http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/jreds-conducts-study-improve-fisheries-sector-aqaba
  • Underwater search planned for clues to early Islamic city of Ayla

    For the first time ever, archaeologists will carry out an underwater excavation in July in the Gulf of Aqaba, hoping to discover the sunken ruins of the early Islamic city of Ayla, a marine conservationist said on Thursday.


    http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/underwater-search-planned-clues-early-islamic-city-ayla
kempinski.com
  • ESP Regional Conference

    The Ecosystem Services Partnership (ESP) is proud to announce its first regional conference in the MENA region. We invite everyone with an interest in the region and ecosystem services to take part in this event.

    The theme will be 'Enhancing ecosystem services through ecological restoration for nature and people'.


    https://www.kempinski.com/en/dead-sea/hotel-ishtar/
lemeridienamman.com
  • Biorisk Management Best Practices in Academic Institutions in Jordan Workshop

    The Biorisk Management Curriculum workshop will introduce the concept of biorisk management which combines risk assessment, risk mitigation, and performance systems (AMP). The workshop is designed to empower faculty members with the skills, tools, and confidence to establish a sustainable biorisk management education in existing curricula at their university in order to reduce risks from infectious disease in veterinary laboratory and animal facilities.


    http://www.lemeridienamman.com/
rscn.org.jo
  • Officials celebrate birth of houbara chicks in Jordan

    Officials are celebrating the birth of two houbara chicks in Jordan as another indicator of the success of the International Fund for Houbara Conservation program.


    http://www.rscn.org.jo/officials-celebrate-birth-houbara-chicks-jordan
jo.undp.org
  • UNDP & MOEnv Kick-Launches Activities of Nagoya Protocol Implementation Project

    Amman- The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Ministry of Environment (MoEnv) conducted an inception workshop to launch the implementation of the new project "STRENGTHENING HUMAN RESOURCES, LEGAL FRAMEWORKS AND INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITIES TO IMPLEMENT THE NAGOYA PROTOCOL” yesterday, with the support of the Global Environment Fund (GEF).


    http://www.jo.undp.org/content/jordan/en/home/presscenter/pressreleases/2017/07/24/undp-moe-kick-launches-activities-of-nagoya-protocol-implementation-project.html
ar.wikipedia.org
  • World Water Week / Sweden

    World Water Week is the annual focal point for the globe’s water issues. It is organized by SIWI. In 2017, World Water Week will address the theme “water and waste: reduce and reuse”. In 2016, over 3,200 individuals and around 330 convening organizations from 130 countries participated in the Week.

    Experts, practitioners, decision-makers, business innovators and young professionals from a range of sectors and countries come to Stockholm to network, exchange ideas, foster new thinking and develop solutions to the most pressing water-related challenges of today. We believe water is key to our future prosperity, and that together, we can achieve a water wise world.


    https://ar.wikipedia.org/api/rest_v1/page/graph/png/%D8%B3%D8%AA%D9%88%D9%83%D9%87%D9%88%D9%84%D9%85/0/e4e6573ed51601d894d68abd185a787aae1d3241.png
worldwaterweek.org
  • World Water Week / Sweden

    World Water Week is the annual focal point for the globe’s water issues. It is organized by SIWI. In 2017, World Water Week will address the theme “water and waste: reduce and reuse”. In 2016, over 3,200 individuals and around 330 convening organizations from 130 countries participated in the Week.

    Experts, practitioners, decision-makers, business innovators and young professionals from a range of sectors and countries come to Stockholm to network, exchange ideas, foster new thinking and develop solutions to the most pressing water-related challenges of today. We believe water is key to our future prosperity, and that together, we can achieve a water wise world.


    http://www.worldwaterweek.org/
youtube.com
  • Media Workshop

    This event about Mobile media training concerns Ecosystem service and biodiversity


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoQnHDiC3fY&feature=youtu.be