Investment In Human Resources Achieved Prosperity In Jordan: Minister

Jordan proved that investment in human resources and development has achieved prosperity for all, Minister of Environment Nayef Al-Fayez said Tuesday .

New York, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 19th Jul, 2018 ) :Jordan proved that investment in human resources and development has achieved prosperity for all, Minister of Environment Nayef Al-Fayez said Tuesday .

Addressing the 6th session of the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF ) 2018, being currently held in New York , Al -Fayez stressed that Jordan represents a clear example of flexibility through meeting its population's needs, while hosting Syrian refugees since 8 years.

Despite challenges facing the Kingdom due to the regional crises the influx of refugees, which impose a high pressure on its limited resources, infrastructure, public facilities and institutions, Jordan has joined the international community in advancing the " 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development" by presenting its National Voluntary Review Report in 2017, he explained.

Jordan was also able to preserve security of its energy supplies by diversifying its imported sources, developing local and renewable energy resources, rationalizing and improving its efficiency which positively contributed in reducing emissions of carbon dioxide in the past few years, the minister said.

Al-Fayez also confirmed the government is giving a special attention to improving the capacity of refugees through implementing energy saving projects in public institutions, especially in response to the increasing demand for health and education services.

The Jordanian government, he said, has concluded the National Strategy and Action Plan for Sustainable Consumption and Production in Jordan (2016-2025) in transport, waste management, agriculture and food sectors.

During the meeting, which will be concluded Wednesday, the minister said that protection and management of sustainable ecosystems is one of the country's main environmental priorities. "Jordan is internationally recognized for its successful efforts in restoring pastoral land and introducing ecosystem services to national livelihoods." The gap in financing the required development for the implementation of the 2030 Plan needs more coordinated partnership among national governments, donors, multilateral institutions, the private sector and civil society organizations, Al-Fayez said.

"Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) highly depend on the effectiveness of international partnerships and the ability totranslate these goals into real actions and tangible results tosupport our countries and communities," he concluded.