Amman, Jordan – In a collaborative effort with the Ministry of Environment and the Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Environment, GGGI Jordan successfully convened the Second Steering Committee Meeting under the Norwegian Article 6 Climate Action (NACA) Fund. The US$100 million global Fund aims to support partner countries in developing high-quality, tradeable emission reductions under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. 

During the meeting, Steering Committee members reviewed progress made in the first phase, focusing on identifying greenhouse gas emission reduction opportunities in Jordan’s solid waste management sector. GGGI presented its scoping activities, consultations with national stakeholders, and site assessments, resulting in six detailed idea notes prepared for consideration and feedback. 

Commenting on the meeting, Dr. Omar Arabiyat, Secretary General of the Ministry of Environment, emphasized the significance of the initiative for Jordan’s climate agenda. Dr. Arabiyat highlighted the importance of international collaboration and private sector engagement, noting that the meeting provided a strategic platform to advance the Kingdom’s carbon market. He expressed appreciation for the Norwegian government’s support and for GGGI’s leadership in coordinating the initiative, as well as for the contributions of key local stakeholders from Greater Amman Municipality, Ministry of Local Administration, and Amman Vision. 

Christophe Assicot, Country Representative for GGGI Jordan, underlined the potential impact of the Fund on Jordan’s solid waste management sector, noting that high-quality carbon projects can simultaneously drive sustainable investment, generate measurable emission reductions, and create economic opportunities. Christophe Assicot also stressed that the meeting reinforced the strong partnership between the Ministry of Environment, national stakeholders, Norway and GGGI, paving the way for innovative climate solutions aligned with international standards. 

The NACA Fund is designed to support countries in developing projects that generate internationally tradeable emission reductions, attract private sector investment, and promote climate action that is both environmentally effective and economically beneficial for participating countries.