Jordan’s Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh discussed a collaborative venture with the UAE focused on green ammonia.
He mentioned that this project is still in its study phase and expressed optimism for its forthcoming completion.
Additionally, Khasawneh highlighted the development of the Aqaba Aquatic Research Centre, a marine research facility supported by the Abu Dhabi Ports Company, which aims to safeguard oceanic marine environments.
This initiative comes after a 7-kilometre stretch of the Gulf of Aqaba was designated as a protected natural area.
Khasawneh praised the UAE‘s successful transition in energy production, which has led to Emirati investments that positively impact carbon balance and lower emissions.
He also pointed out Jordan’s accomplishments in energy, with about 28% of its energy mix derived from clean and renewable sources. Furthermore, 18.4% of vehicles in Jordan now use clean energy.
On the sidelines of COP28, Jordan announced an initiative focused on the preservation of seas and coral reefs in the Gulf of Aqaba.
Khasawneh commended the early results of COP28, which included the launch of several significant initiatives.
He expressed strong support for the UAE’s leadership in the global conference, citing the country’s progress in environmental protection, emission reduction, and the shift towards diverse, renewable, and clean energy sources.
COP28 has become the largest UN climate summit to date, boasting an impressive registration of 80,000 participants, and notably, this year marks the first time their affiliations have been disclosed.
This disclosure requirement is a new development aimed at identifying potential conflicts of interest and uncovering lobbyists among the attendees.
Compared to previous summits, including COP27 in Egypt, where only 49,000 people were accredited, this year’s numbers are significantly higher.
Within this vast gathering, around 23,500 individuals represent official government teams, while an additional 27,208 include policy experts, academics, representatives from professional organizations, and senior executives from major oil companies.
