Jordanian Youth Parliament for Water

Jordan

Since 2020

Objective

Youth have a pivotal role to play in water issues. This local chapter aims to enhance the role of the youth by building their capacity in different water aspects and increasing their awareness of water resource issues. Also, this chapter purposes of encouraging youth involvement in political water issues and promote their participation in water decision-making on the local, national, and regional levels. Jordan chapter will focus on empowering the youth to tackle the water challenges by collaborating and sharing their corporate knowledge, expertise, and talents.

Key actions

-Building Capacity Holding seminars, workshops and webiner

-Transfer the voice of youth: Participate in political panels and discussions, and Produce policy papers to identify the youth perspective about the water management issues.

-Awareness campaign

Thematic areas

  • 6.1 Safe Drinking Water
  • 6.2 Sanitation and Hygiene
  • 6.3 Water Quality, Treatment, and Safe Reuse
  • 6.5 Integrated Water Resources Management & Transboundary Cooperation
  • 6.6 Water-Related Ecosystems