Noticias sobre Jordan
Jordan, France discuss fast-tracking major water projects under 2040 strategy
In a key step toward strengthening Jordan’s water infrastructure, Minister of Water and Irrigation Raed Abu Soud met with a high-level delegation from the French Development Agency (AFD) to accelerate implementation of priority projects under Jordan’s Water Sector Strategy 2023–2040, reports the Jordan News Agency.
SUEZ and partners launch €508 million desalination project in Hsinchu, Taiwan
SUEZ, in collaboration with CTCI Group and Hung Hua, held a high-level groundbreaking ceremony to begin the construction of Taiwan's first large-scale municipal reverse osmosis desalination plant in Hsinchu.
Jordan approves key agreements on water projects
Jordan’s Cabinet approved several agreements with international partners aimed at addressing critical infrastructure and development needs, according to the Jordan Times.
New study highlights global aridification, threat to agriculture
A long-term shift toward drier conditions is reshaping landscapes and livelihoods across the globe.
EIB water sector fund doubles in size with support from the Netherlands
The European Investment Bank (EIB)'s Water Sector Fund has received a significant boost from the Dutch government with a €31 million contribution, doubling the fund's size.
Earth Day 2025: The intersection of renewable energy and the water sector
On April 22, 2025, Earth Day marks its 55th anniversary, with a global call to action under the theme Our Power, Our Planet.
Water, reform, and fragility in the Middle East
In the Middle East, water has always been a matter of survival.
NASA-USGS tool provides high-resolution water data directly to farm operators
A NASA and U.S.
Japan backs SCADA water supply system upgrade in Jordan
Japan and Jordan have inked agreements on Sunday that grant 1.334 billion Japanese yen (approximately $8.7 million) to fund a SCADA water supply system in Jordan’s Ma’an governorate.
Jordan launches tender for solar projects at water facilities
The Water Authority of Jordan has announced a tender for the design and construction of solar power plants at multiple water facilities, according to PV Magazine.
French-led group signs $5B desalination deal for Jordan’s largest infrastructure project
Jordan, one of the most arid countries in the world, has signed an agreement with French-led investors to construct a major desalination plant, touted as one of the largest globally, reports The New Arab.
UN urges investment in nature to mitigate billion-dollar drought costs
Sustainable land and water management for drought pays off, says new report.
Germany signs two agreements for Aqaba-Amman Water Project
The Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation of Jordan and the German KfW Development Bank have signed two significant agreements aimed at bolstering the country's water and sanitation infrastructure, according to the Jordan News Agency.
IDB to scale annual climate finance to $11.3 billion by 2030
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and its private sector arm, IDB Invest, are scaling climate and environmental sustainability across Latin America and the Caribbean.
Jordan sets ambitious plans to lead green hydrogen production in the region
Jordan is ramping up its efforts to become a central player in green hydrogen production in the Middle East, as announced by Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Saleh Kharabsheh last week, reports The Jordan Times.
IsDB approves over US$ 3 Billion in financing for major development and infrastructure
The Board of Executive Directors of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has approved more than US$ 3 billion in financing for 20 socio-economic development projects across 17 member countries.
SUEZ, TAQA and Siemens join forces for the future of desalination in emerging countries
SUEZ, a French global leader in circular solutions for water management, Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), one of the largest listed integrated utility companies in…
OPEC Fund approves close to US$1.2 billion new development funding
The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) is significantly stepping up its development support with nearly US$1.2 billion in new funding since June.
Non-revenue water losses in the Middle East: challenges and solutions
All the countries in the Middle East suffer from groundwater depletion, with very high extraction rates.
Jordan appoints preferred bidder for $4.2 billion water conveyance project
A French consortium consisting of Meridiam and Suez has been selected as the preferred bidder for Jordan’s National Water Carrier initiative, commonly referred to as the Aqaba Amman Desalination and Water Conveyance project, according Jordan News Agency.