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TRANSPORT SECTOR Green Growth National Action Plan 2021-2025 TRANSPORT SECTOR Green Growth National Action Plan 2021-2025 Agriculture Energy WasteWater Tourism Transport ii Green Growth National Action Plan 2021-2025 Copyright © July 2020 This report should be referenced as follows: MoEnv. “Transport Sector Green Growth National Action Plan 2021-2025,” 2020. Amman, The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Text from this report can be quoted provided the source is acknowledged. His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein Economic leadership is by definition forward-looking. And forward-looking engagement will send a powerful message, a message of hope for my people and for yours. TRANSPORT SECTOR Green Growth National Action Plan 2021-2025 Agriculture Energy Waste Water Touris Transport v Transport Sector Foreword by the Minister of Environment Foreword by the Minister of Environment The Ministry of Environment has been taking While infrastructure investments and donor support solid action to support Jordan’s green growth will be critical to stabilize this risk, private sector Green Growth National transformation. In 2017, the Cabinet approved the investment in the green growth vision is equally National Green Growth Plan, which established important. In many ways, the world is already green growth as a top national priority. Jordan’s moving toward a greener future. The spread green growth vision – economic growth which is of renewable energy, electric transportation, Action Plan 2021-2025 environmentally sustainable and socially inclusive – technology that saves water and energy resources, puts a strong emphasis on the importance of building and innovations that promote the circular economy resilience. This is needed for our economy to be are taking off globally. The task for Jordan is able to absorb external shocks such as the negative harnessing these green developments into growth consequences of COVID-19, and the ability to restore and employment-creation opportunities. itself and continue growing. I would like to express my gratitude to the Global In this context, I am proud to present the next step in Green Growth Institute for their partnership and implementing this vision, the Green Growth National technical support in the process of developing Action Plan 2021-2025. The development of this Jordan’s green growth agenda. The Ministry of plan lies at the heart of our continuous efforts and Environment is committed to supporting green ambitions to support environmental and climate growth implementation in the 2021-2025 period, action in Jordan, while also achieving our sustainable and beyond. economic growth objectives. During the process of developing this plan, the Ministry of Environment has taken impressive efforts to strengthen its partnerships with the government institutions responsible for governing the six green economy sectors identified in the Jordan Vision 2025. These include: Agriculture, Energy, Waste, Water Tourism and Transport. Through a deeply collaborative approach, we were able to identify 86 priority enabling policy actions and projects that can trigger green growth. Many of these actions are ready for the support of donors, partners, and private sector investors. Our world is facing the most challenging economic circumstances in a century as we work to contain the COVID-19 pandemic and adapt to a new normal way of life. As for our Kingdom, I am proud to say that the government acted decisively to stop the spread of the virus, implementing measures that saved potentially thousands of lives. However, response has come at a cost, with our economy and the economic security of Dr. Saleh Al-Kharabsheh our citizens once again at risk. Minister of Environment vi Green Growth National Action Plan 2021-2025 Acknowledgements The Green Growth National Action Plan 2021-2025 Appreciation also goes to all the entities that (GG-NAP) was developed by the Ministry of were integral to the success of this report, as they Environment with the support of the Global Green generously provided the project team with their Growth Institute (GGGI), under the leadership of H.E knowledge and expertise. These include: Prime Dr. Saleh Al Kharabsheh, Minister of Environment Ministry, Ministry of Planning and International and benefited significantly from the effective Cooperation, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of directions of H.E. Eng. Ahmad Al Qatarneh, the Energy and Mineral Resources, Ministry of Water and Secretary General of the Ministry of Environment. Irrigation, Ministry of Local Administration, Ministry Tremendous support was provided by the Technical of Transport, Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, Advisor to the Minister and Director of the Green Ministry of Public Works and Housing, Ministry Economy Unit, Dr. Jihad Alsawair. of Industry and Trade, Ministry of Finance, Jordan Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Fund, Cities Special acknowledgment goes to the sector focal and Villages Development Bank, Greater Amman points at the six key line ministries for their extensive Municipality, Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority, input and coordination support throughout the Jordan Enterprise Development Corporation, the development process. Appreciation also goes to the Jordan Chamber of Industry, Jordan Chamber of GGGI for their technical assistance throughout the Commerce, Association of Banks in Jordan, Higher project and their continued commitment to support Council for Science and Technology, Royal Scientific Jordan’s transition to a green economy. Society, Department of Statistics, National Agriculture Research Center, Water Authority, the Jordan Valley The GG-NAP required a vast amount of expertise, Authority, GIZ, UNDP, NDC Partnership, EBRD, EU, research, consultation, and effort to complete. The AFD, FAO and World Bank. finalization of the document would not have been possible without the dedication of all the individuals Lastly, special thanks to the hundreds of individuals who and organizations who worked together throughout participated in meetings, workshops, reviews, etc. for the development process. We would like to express providing valuable information and feedback during our deepest appreciation to those who have worked the drafting process. This contribution in the interest on shaping and guiding this action plan over the past of supporting the Government of Jordan and its green two years. growth ambitions is sincerely appreciated. vii Transport Sector Project and Technical Team Project Team Ministry of Environment, Green Economy Unit Dr. Jihad Alsawair (Project Lead) / Technical Advisor Raja’ Bayer/ Ministry of Transport to the Minister of Environment and Director of Green Thaer Al-Momani/ Ministry of Water and Irrigation Economy Unit Rushdi Sheikh/ Ministry of Local Administration Afrah Al Hajjaj / Green Economy Unit Hanin Abuhamra / Green Economy Unit Shan Bader / Green Economy Unit GGGI’s Team of National and International Green Growth Experts Global Green Growth Institute Dr. Maha Al-Zu’bi Majdi Salameh Ahmed Al Amra / Country Representative, GGGI- Rishi Basak Jordan Ingvild Solvang Marshall Brown (Project Manager) / Senior Program Jan Stelter Officer, GGGI-Jordan Dr. James Seong-cheol Kang Diana Alejandra Quezada Avila Dr. Hussam Khasawneh Sector Line Ministries, Green Growth Focal Points Donovan Storey Christina Cheong Mohammed El Shebli / Ministry of Agriculture Laila Kasuri Shorouq AbdelGhani / Ministry of Energy and Theresa Sayavong Mineral Resources Mark Gibson Nadia Al-Qudah / Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities Mahfuzur Rahman Technical Support Ministry of Environment Belal Shaqarin / Director, Climate Change Directorate Nisreen Al Araj / Greater Amman Municipality Belal Qtaishat / Director, Natural Resource Wafa’ Saleh / Ministry of Water and Irrigation Projection Directorate Naimeh Ibseileh / Water Authority of Jordan Dr. Mohammad Khashashneh / Director, Hazardous Abeer Nassar / Jordan Valley Authority Substances and Waste Management Directorate Dr. Wael Ababneh / Ministry of Energy and Heba Zabalawi / Hazardous Substances and Waste Mineral Resources Management Directorate Lina Mobaideen / Jordan Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Fund Dr. Ayman Soleiman / Aqaba Special Economic Other National Institutions Zone Authority Hotaf Yassien / Aqaba Special Economic Sudki Hamdan / Department of Statistics Zone Authority Dr. Nizar Haddad / National Agriculture Waed Al-Jaafreh / Ministry of Planning and Research Center International Cooperation viii Green Growth National Action Plan 2021-2025 Contents List of Abbreviations ix About the Green Growth National Action x Plan 2021-2025 Executive Summary xiv 3. Transport Sector Sub-Objectives and Action Selection 13 3.1 Transport Sector Green Growth Sub-Objectives 13 3.2 Translating Green Growth Priorities into Actions 15 1. A Green Growth Framework 4. Implementation for the Transport Sector 01 Arrangements 18 1.1 Enhanced Natural Capital 02 4.1 Action Implementation 18 1.2 Sustainable Economic Growth 03 4.2 Future Planning and the next phase (post-2025) 22 1.3 Social Development and Poverty Reduction 03 1.4 Resource Efficiency 04 1.5 Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation 05 2. Assessing Green Growth in 5. Transport Sector Green Jordan’s Transport Sector 06 Growth Actions 2021-2025 23 2.1 Transport Sector Green Growth Situation 06 Analysis 2.2 Current Transport Sector Strategic Priorities 09 2.3 Transport Sector Stakeholders 12 ANNEX 1: Transport Sector Green Growth 51 Results Framework ANNEX 2: Links to Long-term National 53 Transport Strategy and Action Plan
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