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Today is World Civil Defense Day, honouring the dedication and efforts of civil defense organizations and their partners in protecting people, homes and businesses from disasters and emergencies.

The 2022 - 2050 Climate Change Policy (CCP) is an overarching document for mainstreaming climate change in all sectoral policies, strategies, and action plans.

This seismic risk profile of Jordan, produced by the Global Earthquake Model (GEM) Foundation summarizes key metrics of seismic risk, allowing stakeholders in risk management to get an overview of the risk in the country.

The Middle East, a region already burdened with conflict, displacement, and political turmoil, now faces an additional existential threat: climate change.

This report provides forward-looking data on the climate in Jordan with the goal of supporting resilience-oriented short to long-term planning.

There’s a misguided belief amongst some that climate change is “coming.” But, ask farmers in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region who are witnessing more frequent droughts, and they will assure you that the change is well and truly here already.

You don’t need to read the latest reports to know that droughts have increased in frequency and severity over the last decades. Just ask the farmers.

Climate-smart agriculture offers Jordan opportunities to adapt to and mitigate the impacts of climate change, while promoting continued growth and job creation.