It is a very suitable timing to launch Jordan’s Third National Communication report on Climate Change which will be
submitted to the UNFCCC and then to the international community of Climate Change stakeholders. As the UNFCCC
negotiations are approaching the crunch time of developing an ambitious, fair and effective new climate agreement
Jordan is committed to being an active player in the international climate efforts based on the principles of the UNFCCC.
The following pages will provide all interested parties and institutions with a long term, scientifically sound description
of the projected impacts of Climate Change on Jordan, as well as a comprehensive mitigation assessment and a detailed
inventory of GHG emissions. As documented using modern downscaling projection models Jordan will be highly
vulnerable to climate change impacts, especially the projected decrease in precipitation and increase in temperature
and dry spells. This is of extreme concern for a country that is now considered the 2nd poorest in availability of water
resources in the world, and is facing a huge challenge of accommodating the massive influx of refugees from troubled
neighboring countries putting higher pressure on scarce natural resources. The report contains comprehensive
vulnerability assessments for major developmental sectors in Jordan and identifies cost effective opportunities for
mitigation and adaptations that Jordan will pursue with support of the international community.