Environmental Advocacy

JREDS works in coordination with the Environmental Commission of the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA), as the focal point for our work on the marine environment. JREDS also works with the private and public sectors in order to promote environmentally sound techniques.
JREDS plays an important advocacy role for the environment with all stakeholders in Aqaba particularly concerning marine-related issues. JREDS aims to influence the decision makers in Aqaba by encouraging ASEZA and other government parties to introduce deterrent penalties for polluters. Our advocacy activities include monitoring the ongoing environmental issues of Aqaba.
JREDS is confident that its public education and outreach programs are establishing a good foundation for success and that the community will support the enforcement of regulations and will be part of the process of maintaining a sustainable, healthy marine environment..


Hosting The GEF Small Grants Program

JREDS is hosting the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Small Grants Program (SGP), a UNDP program which looks at local initiatives in sustainable development. By providing financial and technical support to projects in developing countries that conserve and restore the natural work while enhancing well-being and livelihoods, SGP demonstrates that community action can maintain the fine balance between human needs and environment imperatives. Through the hosting JREDS is being exposed to beneficiaries and local counterparts of GEF. Furthermore; JREDS is being exposed to the international NGOs world. JREDS is providing technical and administrative support to the GEF program as well.


IUCN

We are part of an international network where JREDS is a part of the national committee of the IUCN in Jordan and an active member of IUCN (The World Conservation Union). The IUCN, founded in 1948, brings together states, government agencies and a diverse range of non-governmental organizations in a unique world partnership with over 935 members spread across 138 countries.


Aqaba Marine Park (AMP)

We are representing the NGO and CBO community in Aqaba and sitting on the Trustees Committee of the AMP.


Glass Boat Association

We have a seat as an observer Board Member with the Glass Boat Association.


ASEZA Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Committee

We play an active role in evaluating and reviewing the EIA studies for potential projects in Aqaba.


Quebec Labrador Foundation

The Quebec-Labrador Foundation/Atlantic Center for the Environment (QLF) is a private, nonprofit conservation and education organization. For 40 years, QLF's mission has been to support the rural communities and environment of eastern Canada and New England, and to create models for stewardship of natural resources and cultural heritage, which can be applied world-wide. QLF's three program areas are: Eastern Canada, New England/Maritimes, and International. We are QLF's partner in the Middle East region.