This project is part of the efforts made by the Jordanian government to adapt to and mitigate the impacts of climate change. It is considered an important initiative in conserving nature and managing natural resources in Jordan through integrated ecosystem management. The project will provide sustainable solutions for water resources and enhance the resilience of farmers against climate change.

His Excellency. Dr. Muawieh Khalid Radaideh, Jordan’s Minister of Environment, stated ‘’Jordan is amongst the most water-scarce countries worldwide and the situation is exaggerated by the impacts of climate change. JILMI project is a crucial contribution to Jordan and the region’s climate action agenda; it will help the country address the complexity of the climate crisis and meet Jordan’s commitments toward Paris agreement by reduce national emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change, and therefore achieve the agreed National Determined Contributions (NDCs)’’.

HRH Princess Basma Bint Ali stated that ‘’ The status of Jordan’s water resources is alarming, and the agricultural sector is amongst the most affected sectors. JILMI project through Landscape management will strategically contribute towards tackling the complex issues at stake given the water shortage and the well pronounced impacts of climate change’’.

Dr Grethel Aguilar, Director General of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), said: "I am delighted that the GCF has approved JILMI, and am honoured that IUCN is the executing agency. This important initiative will strengthen the country’s paradigm shift towards nature conservation and ecosystem management through integrated landscape management. Furthermore, the project will bolster the climate resilience of vulnerable farmers who play a fundamental role in Jordan's agricultural sector."

Dr. Hany El Shaer, Regional Director of the International Union for Conservation of Nature – West Asia Office, pointed out that the JILMI project is one of the most important projects undertaken by the West Asia Office in line with the priorities of the Ministry of Environment. This project, in partnership with IUCN members in the West Asia region, aims to address the environmental challenges in Jordan.