"Water" Signs Memorandum of Understanding with the National Center for Agricultural Research to Enhance Research and Innovation
The Ministry of Water and Irrigation, the Water Authority, and the National Center for Agricultural Research have signed a joint Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). اضافة اعلان The MoU aims to establish a specialized research station in the Deir Alla – Tal al-Mantah area, with the goal of improving the sustainability of water resources and enhancing their use in agriculture. A grant of 200,000 Jordanian Dinars has been allocated under the Climate Change Adaptation Program to implement the construction of the agricultural research station, which will improve the efficiency of reclaimed water use and promote environmental sustainability. The MoU was signed by Dr. Jihad Al-Mahamid, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Water and Irrigation, and Engineer Wael Al-Dweiri, Secretary-General of the Water Authority, while Dr. Khaled Abu Hamour signed on behalf of the National Center. Dr. Jihad Al-Mahamid, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Water and Irrigation, emphasized that this MoU represents an important step toward developing innovative solutions for climate change adaptation. He pointed out that scientific research is a cornerstone for achieving sustainability in the water sector. For his part, Engineer Wael Al-Dweiri, Secretary-General of the Water Authority, praised this cooperation, stressing that the research station will contribute to improving the quality of reclaimed water and enhancing its use in agricultural fields. This will benefit local communities and support sustainable development. In the same context, the research station will provide an advanced environment to study and analyze the quality of reclaimed water, which will contribute to enhancing its safe and efficient use in agriculture. It will also play a pivotal role in attracting support for future research projects. Moreover, this MoU aligns with the Ministry's strategy to improve the infrastructure of wastewater treatment plants and increase the safe and effective use of reclaimed water, with a focus on raising environmental awareness about the importance of water reuse. The Water Authority commended the role of the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation in supporting scientific research, emphasizing that this step is in line with the economic modernization vision, which focuses on strengthening strategic partnerships in vital sectors, including the water sector, to achieve sustainable growth and improve the efficiency of natural resource use. It also aligns with the National Water Plan, aimed at improving the management of reclaimed water and ensuring its reuse according to the highest environmental standards.
This MoU is part of the Water Authority's efforts to develop the water sector and enhance its sustainability, achieving water security and supporting a more efficient and secure future for water resources.
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