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Include rationale from protected area gap assessment, if completed, along with any additional information about the vision for the protected area system, including statements about the value of the protected area system to the country) The area of Jordan is about 89,000 (km2 ), of which over 80% are

Jordan is located at the crossroads of three continents featuring richness of biodiversity with distinguished vegetation associations—bringing together mosaics of stunning landscapes marked by the existence of the Rift Valley.

“Build the Foundation Strategy: Environmental Education for Sustainability (EEfS)” is a product of the Directorate of Communication and Awareness (DCA) of the Ministry of Environment. The United Nations Development Programme -Jordan (UNDP - Jordan) provided technical assistance and financial support

The risk of IAS has been well recognized since the 17th century, as more than 40% of extinct animal species was linked with IAS8. In 2005, the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (MEA) indicated that IAS pose high threat to biodiversity in the Mediterranean, and that threat is increasing very rapidly

The status of biodiversity in Jordan remains unsatisfactory and facing numerous challenges and constraints. This is the fifth national report on biodiversity reporting the kingdom’s progress on the implementation of the convention on biological diversity. The report addresses the country

The area of Jordan is about 89,000 (km2), of which over 80% are semi-arid and arid areas. Due to its strategic location among three continents; Asia, Africa and Europe, Jordan treasure astonishing biological diversity, including terrestrial, wetland and marine ecosystems. The country has diverse