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Environmental NGOs as a Trigger for Social Good – a Jordanian Perspective

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While growing in number and scope with each passing year, environmental NGOs in Jordan are striving to become a model in civil society participation, collaborative governance and social impact. They are demonstrating how green advocates can lead by example and become a role model for other development leaders. Those non-for-profits are challenged to not only be the watchdogs and outreach arms but also act as community organizers and change agents that our country and region aspire for. In harmony with the overall awakening of social entrepreneurship and youth movement within MENA region, green startups and community-based initiatives are climbing to … Continue reading →

How to Convert Scrap Tires into Biofuel

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Waste disposal is a serious concern these days, especially with the increasing public awareness of the need to protect the environment. Solid wastes like old tires present complicated disposal problems. Large, hollow, durable, and non-biodegradable, old tires can take up substantial space in landfills. Leaving tires to nature can also be problematic as mosquitoes and other pests may thrive on them. In the United States, an estimated 300 million scrap tires are produced every year. Around the world, the number jumps to about 2 billion. Fortunately, there are several ways to recycle scrap tires including conversion into biofuels. What is … Continue reading →

Sewer Mining: A Game-Changer for Water-Scarce Cities in MENA

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Sustainability is important everywhere, and it is especially urgent in places with rapidly growing populations that are more prone to lower water scarcity.  The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region’s hot and dry climate puts cities at risk. However, MENA’s water-scarce cities produce a ton of wastewater that can potentially be treated to accommodate their water needs. What is Sewer Mining? Sewer mining is when wastewater is harvested and treated to remove contaminants and separate certain chemicals so that it can be reused. It is typically sourced and treated locally. It can reduce the demand for potable water by … Continue reading →

How Device Trade-In Fuels Sustainable Progress

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Upgrading tech is easy. The harder part is figuring out what to do with the old stuff once you’ve moved on. Most people hold onto it without any real reason, not because they need it, but because tossing electronics in the trash feels wrong. And it should. Every device that gets made comes from materials pulled out of the ground, and many of those are in finite supply. That’s why trade-ins are such a great option. A buyback program is one of the few ways the average person can directly cut down on e-waste. A phone or computer you don’t … Continue reading →

Biodiversity Conservation in Jordan: Perspectives

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Jordan is situated at the center of unique biota, representing the biodiversity of dry lands. The natural ecosystems in Jordan support human activities in agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, tourism, traditional and pharmaceutical health products, traditional medicine and many others. These ecosystems are also important for their intrinsic value, and for protection of overall environmental quality. The Levant states in general, and Jordan in particular, went through changes during the past two centuries from various anthropogenic activities. These changes are threatening the natural ecosystems, which have been destroyed to make way for agricultural, industrial, or housing developments. Species biodiversity have been … Continue reading →

نبات الالوفيرا – النبات المعجزة

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نبات الالوفيرا من النباتات المنتشرة قديماً خلال القرنين الثامن عشر والتاسع عشر ميلادياً،وهو نبات معمر عصاري (أوراقه تحتوي كميات كبيرة من الماء) يمكن أن ينمو إلى طول يصل إلى 4 أقدام، أوراقه قاسيه رمحية لحمية وتنمو لتصل إلى 36 بوصة طول ،أما مادة  الهلام السميكة الموجود في الجزء الداخلي من الورقة فهي المادة الأكثر شيوعاً في الاستخدامات المختلفة والهامة جداً حيث يوجد أكثر من 300 نوع منها واستمرت خصائصها العلاجية لأكثر من خمسة الاف سنة .وقد عاد الباحثين والعلماء تسليط الضوء في الوقت الحالي على هذا النبات لفوائده الكثيرة فعند قطع ورقة الألوفيرا يستخلص منها مادة الهلام (الجيلي السائل) فهذا … Continue reading →

Things to Know About Recycling of Fluorescent Light Bulbs

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All fluorescent light bulbs contain mercury. In fact, the standard fluorescent bulb has about 20 milligrams of mercury. It is clear that these lamps must be managed properly to protect human health and the environment. The risk of leaving mercury deposits in landfill is high; therefore, recycling seems the most conscientious and environmentally safe recourse. A comprehensive fluorescent light bulb recycling strategy will not only help in environment protection but can also promote new business growth and job opportunities. An analysis of the lighting industry shows a trend shifting from the usage of incandescent lights bulbs to fluorescent bulbs and … Continue reading →

Unlocking Climate Finance and Investments in Jordan

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The Paris Agreement called for parties with greater financial resources to provide financial assistance to those with fewer and more vulnerable resources. Because large-scale investments are required to significantly reduce emissions or adapt to the adverse effects of climate change, climate finance is required for mitigation and adaptation. While almost all Arab States submitted their Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) by their Paris Agreement, only 11 provided cost estimates of their financial needs to implement their initial or updated NDCs. According to the UN ESCWA, Arab States received a total of USD 34.5 billion in climate finance over the period 2010 … Continue reading →

Education for Sustainable Development: Key Challenges

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The basic aim of ‘Education for Sustainable Development’ is to nurture an individual who is capable to solve environmental challenges facing the world and to promote the formation of a sustainable society. The first challenge is to have an ethos in schools that openly and enthusiastically supports the development of ESD (Education for Sustainable Development). This is partly down to the curriculum the school follows, but is mainly as a result of the interest and effort shown by senior management in promoting integration and whole school engagement; a critical element being teacher training. It is also down to the expectations … Continue reading →

Why Mangroves in the UAE Remain at Risk and How Restoration Can be Improved

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The UAE, as a country, has many hidden treasures, such as the mangroves. Their function is carbon sequestration and not oxygen production. The type of mangroves found in the UAE is called Avicennia marina, and they are often found in the Gulf region. They chose this particular location due to its salty and subtropical shallow waters. In the past two decades, mangroves have faced immense threats as coastal development has rapidly increased in the UAE (Haseeba, 2025). The Vulnerability Problem One of the main threats to UAE mangroves is the development of man-made islands. To create a man-made island, land … Continue reading →

التقييم البيئي الاستراتيجي كأداة للتخطيط ودمج مفهوم الاستدامة في التنمية في الأردن

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يسعى الأردن لإيجاد وصفة خاصة به للتخطيط المستدام، حيث يتم حاليا تطبيق ريادي لمفهوم التقييم البيئي الاستراتيجي (Strategic Environmental Assessment)  كأداة للتخطيط وإدارة المناطق التنموية والمناطق الاقتصادية الخاصة. التقييم البيئي الاستراتيجي هي عملية منهجية لتقييم الآثار البيئية للسياسات والاستراتيجيات المقترحة أو للمخططات الشمولية للتأكد من تضمين وادراج كافة الاعتبارات  البيئية بالتوازي مع الاعتبارات الاقتصادية والاجتماعية خلال المراحل المبكرة من التخطيط من قبل صناع القرار. باستخدام نموذج فريد من نوعه، أعدت المملكة الأردنية الهاشمية دراسة التقييم البيئي الاستراتيجي (SEA) وخطة الإدارة البيئية الإستراتيجية (SEMP) لمنطقة البحر الميت التنموية والتي تم اعلانها كمنطقة تنموية في عام 2009 لجذب الاستثمارات  النوعية ذات القيمة … Continue reading →

Reasons To Choose An Energy Efficient Temperature Sensor

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Energy efficiency is a buzzword for appliances and home devices these days. Everyone wants to do their part to save the Earth and cut down their utility bills at the same time. Saving energy in your home or office is as easy as swapping some of the current products you’re using with more efficient ones. One slight but significant change you can do is to get energy efficient thermal imaging devices. Here are the reasons why you should choose energy-efficient temperature sensors: 1. Save Energy The primary advantage that this energy-efficient temperature sensor has over other similar items is that … Continue reading →