Rome: Secretary-General of the Ministry of Environment, Omar Arabiyat, led Jordan's delegation to the sixth meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Implementation under the Convention on Biological Diversity, held in Rome from February 16 to 19. Representatives from parties to the convention gathered to review the progress in implementing commitments and decisions related to the global biodiversity framework.
According to Jordan News Agency, during the meeting, Arabiyat stressed the need for mobilizing financial resources to aid developing countries in achieving biodiversity goals. He called for the provision of predictable additional direct funding, simplified access procedures, and enhanced technical support and technology transfer that aligns with national priorities.
Arabiyat also highlighted the importance of linking capacity-building programs to actual national needs. He underscored the necessity of strengthening monitoring and reporting mechanisms to ensure that outcomes are both tangible and sustainable. The delegation from Jordan focused on recommendations regarding resource mobilization, financial mechanisms, and capacity building.
Moreover, the Jordanian delegation emphasized the significance of involving stakeholders and local communities in efforts to protect biodiversity. Jordan reaffirmed its commitment to cooperating with the Secretariat and other parties to ensure the effective and balanced implementation of the convention, thus supporting international efforts to preserve biodiversity and achieve sustainable development goals.