Key Speakers/Presenters

01

HRH Prince El Hassan bin Talal

Chairman of the Higher Council for Science and Technology

02

H.E. Dr. Marwan Alraggad

Executive Director of INWRDAM

03

H.E. Dr. Jehad Mahameed

Secretary General, Ministry of Water and Irrigation, Jordan.
 

04

H.E. Manar Mahasneh

Secretary General of the Jordan Valley Authority (JVA)

05

H.E. Dr. Mohammed Al-Hayari

Secretary General, Ministry of Agriculture , Jordan.

06

H.E. Harry Verweij

the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Amman

07

Doctor

Abdullah Ababneh

08

Doctor

Elias Salameh

09

Doctor

Mashhour Al-Refai

010

Doctor

Raha Al-Assaf

011

Engineer

Mufleh Al-Alaween

012

Doctor

Hakam Al-Alami

013

Engineer

Maysoon Al Zoubi

014

Engineer

Luna Al-Hadidi

Key action points

01

Key Actions

Strengthening the national water harvesting policy dialogue to secure Rainwater Harvesting in the larger water governance and policy making, as well as provide tools and methods to empower the next generation of environmentally conscious youth with the ambition to contribute to Water Security.

02

Target Audince

120 participation from a diverse group of 100 stakeholders, including government officials, policymakers, local community members, academics, private sector representatives, NGOs, and international organizations stakeholders (Government, Local Communities, Academia, Students, Private Sector, NGOs, International Organizations, Water Specialists)

The 2nd National Water Harvesting Policy Dialogue in Jordan )YOUTH at the heart of water harvesting )

General Information

Date

12 November 2023

Country/Location

The RitzCarlton hotel – Amman, Jordan

Projects

Water Diplomacy And Regional Dialogue

ProjectsProject

Rainwater Harvesting 3R’s Practices and Policy Dialogue in Jordan

Description

Under the Patronage of HRH Prince El Hassan bin Talal , On November 12th, INWRDAM hosted its 2nd National Water Harvesting Policy Dialogue in Jordan, aiming to enhance the national discourse on water harvesting policy. This initiative sought to integrate Rainwater Harvesting into broader water governance and policymaking efforts, while also equipping the next generation of environmentally aware youth with the tools and knowledge to contribute to Water Security. 

The dialogue saw participation from a diverse group of 100 stakeholders, including government officials, policymakers, local community members, academics, private sector representatives, NGOs, and international organizations. A significant portion of the participants were young individuals from various focus areas, backgrounds, and national regions, highlighting the event's emphasis on empowering youth.