Jordan and Japan Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation on Environmental and Climate Action

The Parliamentary Environment and Climate Committee in Jordan recently met with Japanese Ambassador Asari Hideki to discuss enhanced cooperation in the fields of environment, climate action, clean energy, and water resource management. The committee, chaired by MP Hamzeh Hawamdeh, highlighted the 71-year history of Jordanian-Japanese relations, built on mutual respect and shared interests in economic, cultural, and tourism sectors. The discussion emphasized the need for Japan's expertise in investment and economic innovation to address climate resilience, energy efficiency, and water sustainability challenges in Jordan. Hawamdeh also stressed the importance of reviewing and modernizing environmental legislation to align with global standards.

Key Takeaways:

• The Parliamentary Environment and Climate Committee in Jordan aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation with Japan in environment and climate action.
• Jordanian-Japanese relations have a rich history spanning over 71 years, rooted in mutual respect and shared interests in economic, cultural, and tourism sectors.
• The two countries share common values, including a commitment to peace and environmental stewardship.
• Ambassador Hideki praised the longstanding relations between the Jordanian Royal Family and the Japanese Imperial Family.
• Japan offers expertise in investment and economic innovation to support Jordan's climate resilience, energy efficiency, and water sustainability.
• The Parliamentary Environment and Climate Committee is reviewing and modernizing environmental legislation to align with global trends and standards.
• Jordan faces compounded challenges due to regional instability and refugee influxes, placing strain on infrastructure and public services.

Statistics:

• 71 years: the length of Jordanian-Japanese relations, spanning economic, cultural, and tourism sectors.
• 14 Jul 2025: the date of the meeting between the Parliamentary Environment and Climate Committee and Japanese Ambassador Asari Hideki.
• Ongoing: the collaboration between Japan and Jordan in climate action, clean energy, and water resource management.
• Restore and expand the Parliamentary Environment and Climate Committee's guidelines for renewable energy supplying up to 15% by 2030.

Sources:

• Jordan News Agency (Jordan News Agency, 14 Jul 2025)
• The Parliamentary Environment and Climate Committee (committe in the House of Representatives, Jordan)