Bio-diversity

A women organization took the lead in forest management by managing and protecting forest land in Madaba area, an area close to the country`s capital and is characterized by its historic and religious importance which attracts religious and eco tourism. The NGO established a training centre for youth and women. The center, called "Bait Al Bee`a" (Environment House), houses solar energy applications which are used to generate electricity needed for the center. Ancient cisterns were rehabilitated and other water harvesting techniques are also in place on site and are used, together with the solar energy applications, as practical demonstrtions for target groups.

Jordan