AMMAN Over the course of the next seven months, UNRWA will be putting the final touches on a major solar power project anticipated to save up to “$1.2m per annum”, according to the UN agency.According to an environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA) created by Jordanian consulting firm ECO Consult, the project will “establish a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant at
EBRD and EU to promote green investments in Jordan
EBRD and EU to promote green investments in Jordan
Financing facility supported by the GCF and the EU to benefit the private sector
New programme in line with Jordan’s National Green Growth Plan The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union (EU) in Jordan are promoting green investments in the private sector by introducing the first internationally supported comprehensive green economy programme in the country. The programme will support Jordan’s transition to a green economy as the country adapts to an increase in demand for water and energy following a substantial growth in population. The government of Jordan launched a National Green Growth Plan (NGGP) in 2016, identifying the most urgent projects in water, sustainable land management, energy efficiency, resource efficiency and renewable energy.