GAM launches sustainable urban farming project with support of Japan, UNDP: Jordan

GAM launches sustainable urban farming project with support of Japan, UNDP: Jordan

AMMAN — The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) on Wednesday announced the launch of a sustainable urban farming project in Amman.

The project is a response to food insecurity resulting from the impacts of climate change and international conflicts that have strained supply chains.

The project seeks to ensure food security for low-income households and others who are vulnerable to impacts on the supply chain.

The project, which is funded and supported by the government of Japan and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), aims to enhance agriculture in the municipality’s urban areas, according to a statement from the UN agency.

It will account for Amman’s unique climate and limited agricultural spaces through innovative methods, such as hydroponic agriculture and rainwater harvesting on rooftops.

The project will also focus on supporting women, persons with disabilities and the most vulnerable households.

The launch ceremony was attended by Deputy Mayor of Amman Mohammad Rasmi Al Qaisi, Japanese Ambassador Okuyama Jiro, Resident Representative of UNDP Randa Aboul-Hosn, members of health and environment committees, GAM department directors, the urban farming technical team and representatives of ministries and international organisations.

Qaisi said that the city faces a number of challenges related to climate change and the international political situation, for which Amman needs