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“Green Corridor” Initiative in Jordan aims to combat desertification from Irbid to Aqaba
By Jessica Watkins
AMMONNEWS – In a region faced with chronic water shortages, Jordan could become a leader in the Middle East for promoting biodiversity and sustainable agriculture. This was the message delivered by HRH Princess Basma bint Ali and Tariq Abu Taleb, patron and Executive Director of the Royal Botanical Garden in Jordan respectively, at a press conference hosted by the French Ambassador Corinne Breuze on Tuesday.
The event, which took place at the Intercontinental Hotel, Amman, marked the launch of the “Green Corridor” Initiative in Jordan, supported the French Fund for Charitable Activities. It was attended by the Jordanian Minister for Environment, the Director the Jordan Valley Water Authority and ambassadors from over 60 countries, in addition to representatives of the Ministries of Education, Water and Agriculture.
Drawing inspiration from “la Grande Mureille Verte” project, running between Senegal and Djibouti, which was developed by Mme Wangari Maathai, Nobel Peace Prize winner in 2004 for her contribution towards sustainable development, democracy and peace, the Green Corridor initiative aims to combat desertification, loss of water resources, and improve agriculture and livestock for rural populations.
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