Jordan Green Pages

It has been nearly 3 years since the Green Building Concept started to gain interest in Jordan. Nevertheless, efforts have been scattered due to the absence of a well-structured entity responsible for coordinating efforts and setting a strategy for the future. For this reason, the Jordan Architect's Association hosted a core group of dedicated professionals, academics and business people to start working on establishing the Jordan Green Building Council (Jordan GBC).

The Jordan GBC core group conducted several interactive meetings and brainstorming sessions in order to draw a roadmap for establishing the Jordan Green Building Council. During these discussions, global and regional models and concerns were taken into account as well as the national response and priorities for addressing such issues. Moreover, differentiating factors that would assist in positioning Jordan and its Green Building Council on regional and international levels were considered.

In 29 May 2009, the Jordan GBC Core Founding Group received – and in response to the Expression of Interest sent to the World Green Building Council – a letter of approval from the World GBC granting the group sole authority to establish the Jordan GBC.

Subsequently the Jordan Green Building Council was registered as a Non-Governmental Organization under the Associations Law no. 51, article 11 on October 13th 2009.

Vision

To evolve and expand into a recognized regional leader in developing and implementing innovative green building practices in every possible aspect.

Mission

To introduce, promote and advocate for appropriate green building concepts and practices in the Jordanian building & construction sector.

Guiding Principles

Promote a culture of professionalism that acknowledges differences and builds upon commonalities.
Reach out to global responsibilities through local concerns.
Create and maintain an independent entity guided by high ethical standards with an ultimate goal of contributing to a sustainable way of living.
Follow a transparent approach that guarantees the participation and involvement of all our stakeholders.
Optimize the potential of all members through acknowledging the value of diversity and special skills.
Commit to serving the common cause while avoiding conflict of interest.

Core Values

It is our unwavering belief at the Jordan GBC that the following core values are fundamental to our existence:

The Green Built Environment has great positive impact on the quality of our life. It shall improve our cultural, social, environmental and economical state of affairs. The involvement and contribution of all stakeholders in the construction and property industry is paramount to effectively ensuring that Green building practices are adopted.

E_case Society was established in 2004, based in Amman.

Society Objectives

1. Save energy and reduce fumes by encouraging the use of thermal insulation in buildings. The society also seeks means to enforce the application of thermal insulation, water harvesting, recycling and passive design in buildings of different functions.

2. Controlling vehicle and sound pollution through raising public opinion over the issue. Legal action against the Refinery is in process on the basis that Diesel fuel quality (Sulpher content of 12000 ppm) is far from abiding by the quality specified by Jordanian norms ( 350 ppm).

3. Seeking different means of renewable clean energy technologies to reduce consumption in households electrical and energy bills through introducing solar energy, geothermal heat, passive architectural design, water and energy saving devices … etc.

4. Educating the public on the importance of the environmentally safe technologies and its necessity for a safer future to our Mother Earth, particularly in the wake of the present Global Warming issue as a result of The Green House Effect caused by Green House Gases.

Desert Tulip for Trading of Agricultural Supplies, a Jordanian Limited Liability Company registered at the Ministry of Trade and Industry in Jordan in (2011) as a spin off from a 100 year old family business with 250,000 square meters under management, which focus on agricultural based industries, services, and products namely olive based products (Olives, olive oil, Organic Soups / Virgin Olive oil) in addition to non-chemical cattle breading.

The Company's mission is to serve the agricultural needs and requirements in Jordan and the Gulf Area by creating a one stop shop of innovative and modern agricultural green products and machinery. In this view, the Company officially launched the Groasis Technology in Jordan in June, 2011, however, market assessment, field visits, and one-on-one interviews with policymakers, investors, farmers, research centers, and academia in the agricultural sector started in 2010, in addition to application of the technology in various location throughout the Kingdom.

The Groasis Waterboxx is an ‘intelligent water battery’ that produces and captures water from the air through condensation and rain. The condensation is caused by artificial stimulation and the water is captured through physical capacities, without using energy. The Groasis Waterboxx makes it possible to plant trees, bushes or vegetables on rocks, on mountains, in gardens, in ashes of recently burned woods, eroded areas or deserts or any other place, without the help of irrigation while achieving excellent vegetation results.

Through these capacities the Groasis Waterboxx can play an important role in replanting burned woods, CO2 capture, anti-erosion and anti-desertification programs, food- and wood production. The Groasis Waterboxx also stimulates the growth of trees in moderate climate zones. Tests in Holland showed a 15% improvement of biomass production after (4) years while comparing trees planted with and without the Groasis Waterboxx.

The Groasis Waterboxx has been tested (4) years in the Sahara desert by the Mohammed I University of Oujda in Morocco, with convincing results. Trees that were planted during the summer with the Groasis Waterboxx survived well. The trees planted were measured and showed an average growth of more than 90% in length within one year. Carton, mulch, lose sand and a cloth of woven biomaterial (jute/coco/hemp/cotton) were used after the Groasis was taken from plant for keeping the tree alive in order to plant the next tree with it. All (4) methods worked out. In 2010 over 15,000 boxes were planted in experiments in Ecuador, USA, France, Spain, Morocco, Mongolia, India and Kenya.

Moreover, in November 2008 the Groasis Waterboxx was awarded the Dutch Bèta Dragons Science Award 2008. This competition is organized by the Platform Bèta Techniek in cooperation with the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs. In 2010 Popular Science, USA’s biggest science magazine with over 3 million readers, rewarded from 117 break through inventions in 11 categories developed by mostly ‘Fortune 500 companies’, the Groasis Waterboxx with the Green Tech Award in the Categorie ‘Sustainable’ and with the ‘Best of What’s New’ award over all 11 categories.

Jordan Environment Society was established in 1988 as a non-profit non-governmental organization.

The objective of JES includes, but is not limited to, protecting the environment and its basic elements of water, air, soil and wildlife.

Through its 15 branches around the country JES raises public awareness and promotes community action at the local level.

Low-energy design and architecture

We are importers, wholesalers and distributors of all kinds of renewable energy products.

We offer solar heaters, solar panels, deep-cycle batteries, inverters, controllers, wind turbines, etc.

Please refer to our website for company activities.

For almost two decades, the Small Grants Programme has been working with communities around the world to combat the most critical environmental problems and has successfully demonstrated that supporting communities in their efforts to achieve more sustainable livelihoods is not only possible, but extremely important in bringing change and achieving global environmental benefits.

With a presence in 122 countries and more than 12,000 grants awarded worldwide, SGP supports projects of non-governmental and community-based organizations in developing countries demonstrating that community action can maintain the fine balance between human needs and environmental imperatives.

The main focal areas of the programme are climate change abatement and adaptation, conservation of biodiversity, protection of international waters, reduction of the impact of persistent organic pollutants and prevention of land degradation.

The ultimate goal of JREDS is to involve the people in protecting our natural heritage. Along the way we want to embrace as many core partners as possible.

To reach this goal, JREDS cultivates balanced, comprehensive projects for sustainable development, which encourage both conservation and the well-being of communities.

Supporting these projects helps JREDS get a step closer to achieving its goal of sustainable conservation for the globe.

Air cooling systems, hybrid power systems, heat pumps, geothermal energy systems, solar thermal energy, photovoltaic systems, green marketing consultant

JRES is a not-for-profit non-governmental society that is concerned with renewable energy in Jordan, chaired by His Royal Highness Prince Asem Bin Nayef.

At ETA-max, we design, develop and deliver innovative energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions that get results:

Cutting energy costs, decreasing carbon footprints, and improving the comfort and health of people.

Jordan Natural and Organic Food Exhibition is Jordan's leading event for the natural and organic food sector and is considered one of the biggest specialized exhibitions in the Region.

It aims to provide the widest range of natural and organic products, sustainable technologies, services, information and practical advice under one roof.

As Jordan continues its rapid development and urbanization, it is all the more crucial to act in order to prevent further environmental damage, and shift to a more sustainable method of development. By combining our heritage and traditions with modern advances, and through engagement with regional and international efforts, we can ensure that we meet our own needs without denying the next generation the natural and cultural treasures with which we are blessed.

Our strategic goals include but not limited to:
1. Collaborate with government and non governmental agencies in rehabilitating environmentally damaged areas in Jordan while conducting research and encouraging local involvement
2. Seeking to develop local accumulated scientific and native cognitive experiences in order to achieve the sustainable development.
3. Foster environmental awareness in Jordanian society, with special emphasis on empowering youth and women to participate in environmental protection efforts.
4. Discover locally and culturally appropriate responses to environmental problems through research, studies, and community surveys.
5. Research the biodiversity of Jordan’s native microorganisms to rescue them from extinction, counter invasive microorganism species, discover new properties useful to humans, and explore their use as indicators in environmental monitoring.

Complete landscape architecture & garden services (design, contracting & maintenance).

Fruit tree experts.

Consultation and project management.

Catering to all your hard and soft landscaping needs, Ur Garden has the experience and the know-how to ensure that your current or future garden becomes a place of pure relaxation and enjoyment in an environmentally friendly manner.

Vision
To be a world class environmental NGO researching the sustainable use and conservation of Jordan's natural environment, to safeguard it for future generations.

Mission
To conserve nature in Jordan and participate in the improvement of the country's environment by integrating scientific research and investing in traditional knowledge, while enhancing environmental awareness in society in general, and particularly among women and youth.

Our strategic goals include but are not limited to:

1. Collaborate with government and non governmental agencies in rehabilitating environmentally damaged areas in Jordan while conducting research and encouraging local involvement.

2. Seeking to develop local accumulated scientific and native cognitive experiences in order to achieve sustainable development.

3. Foster environmental awareness in Jordanian society, with special emphasis on empowering youth and women to participate in environmental protection efforts.

4. Discover locally and culturally appropriate responses to environmental problems through research, studies and community surveys.

5. Research the biodiversity of Jordan’s native microorganisms to rescue them from extinction, counter invasive microorganism species, discover new properties useful to humans, and explore their use as indicators in environmental monitoring.

Background
“Civilization is measured by what one contributes to culture, not by what one takes from others.” -- Hassan Fathy

Widespread globalization and the population patterns of the second half of the 20th century worldwide have led to dramatic changes in all forms of human activities, which in turn heighten pressure on the usage of natural resources and produce ever-growing quantities of waste. One of the most important elements of modern civilization is sustainable development.

In Jordan, there is a need to foster an approach that will ensure Jordan’s socioeconomic development in equilibrium with the environment, without depleting the natural resources of water, land, air and biodiversity, and with optimal use of each one. Environmental protection is not only a responsibility of the government and the Ministry of Environment, it is also a central responsibility of numerous stakeholders, including key players in development sectors such as water, agriculture, tourism, industry, energy, transport and trade.

Today, we are in deep need to modernize economic techniques derived from our heritage, and compatible with our civilization, identity, modernity and the climate of our country. To reach practical solutions for our environmental problems in Jordan, it is important that the solutions, while based on modern knowledge, fit our cultural background and are derived from our heritage.

We have to focus on the environmental dimension, to maintain balance between it and development, in a form that is fitting for the esteem to which we aspire regionally and internationally, and is consistent with the beliefs of Islam, which seeks to preserve a balanced relationship between all elements of creation.

JoCycle is the only company in Jordan that is licensed to recycle e-waste.

The company's main aims are:

- Recycle and/or refurbish computers and other electronic devices to prevent hazardous components from entering the environment, and

- Raise public awareness in Jordan about the hazards of the improper disposal of used electronic devices.

List of Services:
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Environmental Auditing
• Integrated Sustainable Solutions – Energy & Water Auditing
• Green House Gas Auditing – Carbon Footprints & Neutrality
• Green Building Design – LEED Certification
• Clean Development Mechanism (CDM)
• Carbon Credits Trading & Brokerage
• Education, Training & Capacity Building
• Waste Management & Recycling

Eco tourism company, planing and running cycling trips all around Jordan for local residents and tourists.

Entity Green Environmental Consulting and Services

The Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature (RSCN) is an independent non-profit, non-government organization devoted to the conservation of Jordan's natural resources.

Established in 1966 under the patronage of His Majesty the late King Hussein, RSCN has been given the responsibility by the Government of Jordan to protect the Kingdom’s natural heritage.

The RSCN aims to conserve the biodiversity of Jordan and integrate its conservation programs with socio-economic development, while promoting wider public support and action for the protection of the natural environment within Jordan and neighboring countries.

The Mountain Breeze Country Club is nestled in the Jala’d mountains near Zai. It is Jordan’s only comprehensive outdoor activity centre and garden restaurant.

The owners have planted over three thousand pine and oak trees over the past 10 years in order to restore the forest that once existed in the area, together with many other wild trees and shrubs