Jerash: Minister of Environment Ayman Suleiman on Monday inaugurated the Arab Environmental Museum, established as part of activities marking Al-Me'rad District's designation as the Cultural District for 2025. The project was organized by the Green Society for the Protection of Nature and Environment.
According to Jordan News Agency, Suleiman emphasized that the museum reflects genuine Jordanian and Arab efforts, embodying the values of partnership and institutional commitment to serving the environment, society, and sustainable development. He highlighted the pressing issues of waste management and recycling, not only due to their impact on public health and the environment but also for their economic potential to contribute to GDP and generate jobs.
Suleiman noted that waste is no longer a burden but a resource that can benefit the nation and its citizens. Speaking on behalf of the prime minister, he remarked on the growing awareness and engagement across Jordanian society regarding waste utilization, driven by collaboration between environmental associations, public and private institutions, and youth-led initiatives promoting waste separation and eco-friendly alternatives.
He stressed that the museum's opening is both a cultural event and a message of awareness and hope, aimed at making recycling and waste separation a daily practice that reflects Jordanian citizens' awareness and sense of national responsibility. The participation of environmental associations from Oman, Arab artists, private institutions, and civil society organizations at the opening ceremony demonstrated that environmental action is a collective effort to safeguard the planet for future generations.
Ghassan Ayasrah, head of the organizing society, stated that the museum seeks to foster a culture of environmental preservation and pollution reduction, featuring artworks created from recycled materials. He noted past exhibitions, bazaars, and workshops held in schools and institutions, through which thousands of students have been trained, and called for greater support for such initiatives.
Ali Fraihat, chairman of the Jordan Environment Society (JES), underlined the vital role played by societies in raising environmental awareness and supporting the ministry's mission, describing it as the umbrella for such organizations. He praised the efforts behind the museum and their contribution to advancing sustainable development.