By Suha Alsubaihi
A group of students from the Schools of Engineering, Science, and Agriculture at the University of Jordan (UJ) participated in the "Environment and Climate Month" activities, held at the Water Documentation and Awareness Center of the Ministry of Water and Irrigation.
The participation came as part of the UJ Water, Energy, and Environment Center's (WEEC) efforts to strengthen students’ environmental and water awareness and enhance their scientific and research competencies in sustainability-related fields.
The event was organized by the Ministry of Water and Irrigation in cooperation by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), represented by the German Embassy, BGR, KfW, and GIZ, in cooperation with the Ministry of Environment and the French Embassy., with the participation of 28 undergraduate and graduate students.
The program featured an awareness lecture on Jordan’s water situation and the impacts of climate change and population growth on national water security. It also included a presentation on joint projects implemented with German partners, hands-on training on water quality and depth measurements, and an introduction to the ministry’s electronic documentation library, which provides valuable scientific resources for students and researchers.
Participating students expressed their appreciation for the opportunity, noting that the experience deepened their understanding of Jordan’s water challenges, linked classroom learning with field practice, and expanded their awareness of research and career opportunities in the water sector.
Professor of Hydro-geology at the WEEC, Al-Sharifa Hind Mohammad, stated that exposing students to real-world experiences in the water sector helps build their scientific capabilities and confidence, empowering them to contribute innovative solutions and pursue professional and research paths aligned with national needs.
The university’s participation aligns with the vision of the Water, Energy, and Environment Center, which seeks to build capabilities in water resources and advance national efforts toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—particularly Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation.