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Enhancing Climate Resilience of Biodiversity Hotspots in Jordan

The "Enhancing Climate Resilience for Biodiversity Hotspots in Jordan" (Taziz) project is designed to strengthen the resilience of vulnerable ecosystems and communities against the impacts of climate change. It emphasizes the essential role of well-managed protected areas in delivering ecosystem services and buffering biodiversity and communities from climate-related risks.
At the national level, the project focuses on integrating climate change and gender considerations into the design and management of Jordan’s Protected Area Network (JPAN), while improving governance and effectiveness.


At the sub-national level, it applies Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR) approaches in Shoubak and Petra districts, engaging local communities—including marginalized groups such as women and youth—in restoration efforts.
Nature-based Solutions (NbS) form the project's core, offering sustainable and inclusive responses to environmental and societal challenges.

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AlUla Protected Areas Network (APAN) Biodiversity Conservation & Ecosystem Management for Iraqi Marshlands Effective Management of King Abdulaziz Royal Nature Reserve (KARNR) Effective Management of King Salman Royal Nature Reserve Effective management of Wadi El-Rayan and Qarun protected areas Enhancing Climate Resilience of Biodiversity Hotspots in Jordan Establishment of Yanbu Birds Observatory Identification of Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAS) in the United Arab Emirates Initial Steps for the Establishment of the National Protected Areas Network Market policy and legislative Development for mainstreaming sustainable management of marine and coastal ecosystems in Lebanon Mediterranean Experience of Eco-Tourism (MEET) Monitoring and Documentation of Biodiversity in Kuwait Nurturing capacity to engage in Biodiversity conservation in the Eastern Mediterranean Protected Areas Network Review for Palestine Towards Sustainable Management of the Mujib River Basin World Heritage Sites in Arab Countries

Photo: IUCN ROWA

Photo: IUCN ROWA

Photo: IUCN ROWA

Photo: IUCN ROWA

Photo: IUCN ROWA

Photo: IUCN ROWA

Location: Jordan, West Asia

Funded By: Global Affairs Canada (GAC)

Implemented By: International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

Key Achievements

  • Applied ROAM to develop a FLR plan for 750 hectares in Petra and Shoubak, training 340 local initiators (men and women) using gender-responsive restoration practices.
  • Launched JO-METT: Jordan’s first climate- and gender-sensitive PA management tool, to be published in Arabic.
  • Integrated climate change into the management programmes of six protected areas.
  • Upgraded Shoubak Nursery’s capacity to 300,000 native seedlings, contributing to Jordan’s 10 million tree initiative.
  • Piloted locally tailored NbS guidelines through participatory community workshops.
  • Supported revision of Jordan’s Protected Areas Network to align with global biodiversity targets.
  • Trained over 400 stakeholders (especially women) in NbS, ROAM, systematic planning, and climate resilience tools.
  • Produced the “Highly Environmental!” podcast featuring voices from Shoubak and Petra.
  • Collaborated with ILO to train PA managers and communities on decent work and labour rights in conservation.

Ambassador Khan visited Wadi Musa and Shoubak where Canada is helping create jo… Celebrating One Year of the TAZIZ Project