2023-11-01 11:47:55
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 – 3:43 PM
From: Al-Yazia Al-Kaabi..
Abu Dhabi, November 1st / WAM / The bilateral relations between the UAE and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan constitute a pioneering model, especially in climate and environmental action and the dissemination of renewable energy solutions, which contribute to advancing sustainable development.
Climate cooperation between the UAE and Jordan is an important part of international efforts to combat the repercussions of climate change and preserve the environment, which extends for more than 10 years in the field of clean and renewable energy and accelerating the transition in the energy sector, which reflects the commitment of the two countries to achieving sustainable development goals and preserving the environment for future generations.
The Emirati-Jordanian climate action includes specific projects that contribute to enhancing the energy sector transformation process and improving the efficiency of use of environmental resources, in addition to implementing clean energy technology projects, which would contribute to reducing carbon emissions and greenhouse gases.
As part of the UAE’s preparations to host the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) at the end of next November, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan seeks to prepare for participation in the conference by continuing to work on implementing climate commitments from the holding of COP27 until “COP28”, as the Kingdom aims to highlight the involvement of youth in climate action.
Jordan is aware of the seriousness of implementing commitments related to climate action with the aim of moving towards a low-carbon economy and reducing emissions to confront climate challenges and their impact specifically on the water sector. In this context, the two countries signed a declaration of intent in 2021 aimed at enhancing the production of clean electricity and water desalination by finding practical solutions to the repercussions of climate change and its effects on energy and water security in the region. Both the UAE and Jordan share visions and aspirations for transitioning to a green and sustainable economy by accelerating the transition to clean energy and enhancing the role of renewable energy. The two countries have witnessed close cooperation in developing renewable energy projects over the past years, as the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development contributed to financing clean energy projects in Jordan worth 1.4 billion dirhams in 2021, to finance the liquefied petroleum gas port project in the city of Aqaba and the Sheikh Zayed Solar Energy Park to generate 105 megawatts, which contributes to supplying more than 50,000 homes with energy.
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) launched the Tafila Wind Power Plant project in Jordan in 2015, the first commercial wind energy project in the Middle East. The 117 MW plant contributed to increasing the country’s total energy capacity by 3%, and providing electricity to more than of 83 thousand homes and reduces 235 thousand tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
A memorandum of understanding was also signed last year between Masdar and the Jordanian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources to explore opportunities to develop renewable energy projects with a total production capacity of up to 2 gigawatts. This cooperation reflects the two countries’ shared commitment to consolidating sustainability and achieving progress towards climate neutrality.
Jordan is one of the leading countries in the field of renewable energy in the region, as it produces 29% of electricity through renewable sources. It aims to increase this percentage to 50% by 2030, and aspires to become a regional center for green energy production.
Mustafa Badr Al-Din / Al-Yazia Al-Kaabi
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