Climate Action Network Jordan (CAN) is actively seeking partnerships to advance sustainability and resilience

Climate Action Network Jordan (CAN) is a Jordanian environmental NGO that was founded in 2013, and it is based in Jordan, Amman. It was established as the first environmental organization working on climate change solutions in the Middle East.

CAN has six technical departments: Climate Mitigation Department, Climate Adaptation Department, WASH Department, Climate Justice and Socioeconomic Department, Energy Innovation Department, and Environment Initiatives Department. These six departments are assisted by three other departments: Administrative Department, Financial Department, and Monitoring and Evaluation Department. Policies and systems are in place. CAN recently has got “Low Risk” level by BDO International, the world’s premier accountancy and advisory network.

CAN works to tackle climate change by bringing forth major societal changes through establishing and building partnerships between local communities, business, government, and public bodies to shift towards a sustainable society and cities. It builds the knowledge and capacity of relevant stakeholders for best practices.

CAN has delivered various successful projects, partnerships, and researches. It has membership in various regional and international environmental consortiums and networks. It also has successfully coordinated grants from funding partners that include EU, FAO, UNICEF, United Nations Environment Programme, ACTED, and Jordan Ministry of International Cooperation.

Since its formation Climate Action Network campaigned and lobbied for inclusion of climate actions in Jordan policies and plans. CAN has established working relationships with Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Water, Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Health, and Ministry of Islamic Affairs. Along with building working relationships with multiple national civil societies, municipalities, and local communities.

Joint Research and Innovation Projects: CAN seeks partnerships for joint research and innovation projects. This could involve developing new technologies, methodologies, or approaches to address the challenges of climate change, water scarcity, and food security in the Mediterranean region.

Implementation of Sustainable Practices: CAN would like to implement sustainable agricultural and water management practices at the local or regional level. This might involve the application of water-efficient irrigation techniques, adoption of dry farming systems, rainwater harvesting, greywater, and reduction of food loss and waste.

Water Management
WEFE Nexus Approach
Climate Resilience
Water Harvesting Techniques
Sustainable Land Use
Climate Change Adaptation
Environmental Innovation
Resource Efficiency
Ecosystem Preservation
Desertification
Biodiversity Conservation
Food Security
Sustainable Farming

We invite potential partners to explore our mission and projects further on our website: https://climateaction-now.org/, as we look forward to engaging in impactful initiatives under the PRIMA program and beyond.