The oil giant was crucial in making sure none of the major outcomes called for nations to move away from fossil fuels. By Akshat Rathi, Jennifer A Dlouhy, and John Ainger November 25, 2024 Saudi Arabia and its allies had two words they didn’t want to see repeated in a COP29 deal: “fossil fuels.” The faction got their way after […]

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22/11/2024 Oil producer Algeria appears to be moving away from renewable energy, after a reshuffle of the cabinet.Salma Ouaguira. 21 November, 2024 Algeria’s President Abdelmajid Tebboune has announced scrapping the ministry of renewable energy in a fresh cabinet reshuffle that has sparked fears of environmental degradation. The department, first established in 1974, oversees the management of natural resources […]

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 November 24, 2024 Dubai: DUBAI REEF, a sustainable initiative under Dubai Can, has officially commenced the deployment phase of its reef modules, which will form the world’s largest single purpose-built reef development. The launch event, marks a significant milestone for DUBAI REEF, the second major project launched under Dubai Can. Dubai Can is a pioneering […]

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By JT – Oct 28,2024 AMMAN — The Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC) and Egypt Gas Company signed an agreement on Monday to supply natural gas to Al Quweira Industrial Estate in Aqaba. ADC CEO Hussein Safadi and Chairman of Egypt Gas Company Wael Ahmed Gowaid signed the agreement in the presence of Minister of Energy and Mineral […]

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 Nov 27,2024 AMMAN — The Sixth Arab Water Conference, held under the theme “Governance Toward Achieving Sustainable Development in Water,” kicked off on Wednesday at the Dead Sea area, bringing together key stakeholders from across the Arab world to address escalating water challenges. During the two-day event, Arab water ministers, officials, experts, and decision-makers from […]

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Nov 25,2024 AMMAN — The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources on Monday signed agreements with Cairo Amman Bank and Jordan Islamic Bank to launch the 2024/2025 phase of the Home Sector Support Programme.  The programme is implemented by Jordan Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Fund (JREEEF) of the ministry. The initiative offers subsidies covering […]

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 Nov 25,2024 AMMAN — Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Saleh Kharabsheh and Regional Director of China’s Hangzhou Huading New Energy (HDsolar) Zhao Shifeng on Sunday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to conduct feasibility studies for green hydrogen projects in Jordan. The agreement sets the framework for cooperation, enabling HDsolar to conduct preliminary studies […]

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Nov 20,2024 AMMAN — The Ministry of Water and Irrigation, in 2023 and so far in 2024, sealed 201 illegal wells, preventing the loss of an estimated 62 million cubic metres (mcm) of groundwater, while in October alone, the ministry’s actions resulted in the conservation of 2.341mcm. The ministry highlighted several measures implemented since the […]

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Nov 24,2024 AMMAN — As part of efforts to enhance climate change adaptation, mitigate its impacts on agriculture, and ensure sustainable food security, the “Building Resilience to Cope with Climate Change in Jordan through Improving Water Use Efficiency in the Agriculture Sector (BRCCJ)” project has concluded a training programme.  The initiative, funded by the Green […]

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In response to the acute humanitarian and environmental crises in Gaza, the Arava Institute launched the Jumpstarting Hope in Gaza Initiative with our Palestinian partner NGO in May. Please join our rescheduled conversation with Dr. David Lehrer to hear about the initiative in the next session of our Fall 2024 series of Voices on the Ground  at 12 noon eastern time on Tuesday, November 26th. […]

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Ilana Curiel|11.06.24. YNET The coral reefs did not remain unaffected by the extreme heat wave experienced in the summer of 2024, and due to being unable to sweat, the corals chose to shed their vibrant colors; ‘Although the resilience of Eilat’s corals is exceptionally high on a global scale, it turns out that even they […]

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By Sophie Constantin – Nov 12,2024 SHOUBAK — Marking this year’s United Nations Day, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Jordan celebrated a promising initiative aimed at advancing sustainable waste management practices and creating economic opportunities in Jordan’s southern municipalities. Funded by the Government of Canada, the “Mitigating Climate Change through Solid Waste Management in Southern […]

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Cabinet approves revised tax settlement framework, finance regulation amendments By JT – Nov 05,2024  AMMAN — The Cabinet on Tuesday approved an additional grant agreement with the German Development Bank (KfW), amounting to 15 million euros, contributing to the National Water Carrier Project, which aims to desalinate and transport water from Aqaba to Amman. The Cabinet, during […]

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By JT – Nov 11,2024  AMMAN — Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Zeina Toukan and Director of the KfW Development Bank Office in Jordan Matthias Schmidt-Rosen have signed two financing agreements provided by the German government through the bank to contribute to supporting the needs of the water and sanitation sector. Minister of Water and Irrigation […]

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By JT – Nov 06,2024 MMAN —World Waternet (an Amsterdam water utility) and Yarmouk Water Company (YWC) on Wednesday completed the four-year Water Operators’ Partnership in Irbid.  The 5.6-million-euro water infrastructure project was funded and supported by the Dutch embassy.  Through collaborative efforts, the project has positively impacted over 125,000 citizens, enhancing their access to improved sanitation […]

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By JT – Nov 06,2024  AMMAN — Bank al Etihad and UNICEF have renewed their partnership for the third consecutive year to support youth‐led climate action and strengthen awareness of climate change across Jordan. The partnership will help raise awareness among 100,000 young people on how they can actively combat climate change through advocacy at various levels, […]

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By Ahmad Khatatneh – Oct 30,2024 AMMAN — Jordan is intensifying efforts to establish itself as a regional hub for green hydrogen production, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Saleh Kharabsheh said on Wednesday. Speaking at the third roundtable meeting with potential green hydrogen investors, Kharabsheh said there is an international shift towards sustainable energy, noting that […]

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Decentralizing Israel’s energy grid would transform our Achilles’ heel into a suit of armor.  By ASAF TZACHOROCTOBER 20, 2024 In the high-stakes poker game of Middle Eastern geopolitics, fossil fuels are the chips everyone is trying to win – or swipe from the table.  Israel and Iran, perennial adversaries, find themselves eyeballing each other’s energy assets. […]

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In response to the acute humanitarian and environmental crises in Gaza, the Arava Institute launched the Jumpstarting Hope in Gaza Initiative with our Palestinian partner NGO in May. Please  join the conversation with Dr. David Lehrer to hear about the initiative in the next session of our Fall 2024 series of Voices on the Ground  at 12 noon eastern time next Thursday, November […]

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