The government of Jordan is currently supporting various policies, initiatives and programmes aimed at achieving a green economy, such as: the complete removal of subsidies for oil in 2008; the adoption of the renewable energy law and fiscal incentive package on renewable energy and energy efficiency equipment in 2010; and, the establishment of the Eco-Cities Forum, the Eco-Financing Seminar and the Zarqa River rehabilitation project. In addition, the government’s 2010 Executive Programme highlights its pursuit of green economy development, by documenting the need to “launch a programme for green services and industries to meet the requirements for adhering to environmental standards and turning Jordan into a regional centre for green services and industries.”
Towards a Green Economy in Jordan: A scoping study reviews the current state of investments in Jordan and implications for a transition towards a green economy. The study looks at the economic, social and environmental challenges of Jordan, and identifies the sectors that appear to offer a significant potential for green investment to drive a transition towards a green economy. These sectors relate to energy, water, transport, waste management, agriculture and tourism.