Amman, Nov. 9 (Petra) – The Ministry of Environment and the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) discussed ways to enhance cooperation in food security and climate change adaptation on the sidelines of the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil.

According to a ministry statement on Sunday, Environment Minister Ayman Suleiman called for expanding partnerships to implement programs and projects that promote smart and sustainable agriculture and empower women’s associations in rural areas, enhancing local communities’ resilience to climate change and supporting rural economic developmentو in a meeting with FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu.

The meeting also addressed updates on the Green Climate Fund (GCF) project in collaboration with FAO and the implementation of the Blue Economy project, funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and executed by the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority, aimed at sustaining marine resources and developing sustainable livelihoods in coastal communities.

The meeting reflects Jordan’s commitment to expanding international partnerships to address climate challenges and strengthen its regional role in applying innovative, sustainable solutions that support food security and the green economy.

//Petra// NQ