Partnerships & Community Outreach

The University of Jordan is a proud member of ISCN — a global forum of universities committed to sustainable campus operations, peer knowledge exchange, and integrating sustainability in research and teaching. Through ISCN, UJ benchmarks its performance against international peers and participates in annual reporting that maintains external accountability.

UJ has committed to the global UN-backed Race to Zero campaign — pledging to halve GHG emissions by 2030 and achieve net-zero by 2050. Delivered by EAUC with UNEP endorsement, this campaign unites 15,700+ organisations across 150 countries. UJ's emissions reduction roadmap is fully aligned with Race to Zero criteria and the 1.5°C Paris Agreement pathway.

UJ partners with the JGBC — a non-profit member of the World Green Building Council. JGBC targets 40% carbon reduction across Jordan's built environment by 2030. UJ collaborates on green certification for its 125 campus buildings, LEED-aligned training, and sustainable construction standards directly supporting the green renovation programme.

The University of Jordan is a partner in 3S Water (Sustaining Small-Scale Water Systems), led by UN-IHE Institute for Water Education. The project integrates local knowledge and citizen science to preserve aquatic ecosystems and improve quality of life. UJ's role covers groundwater monitoring, water affordability research, and documenting traditional water solutions.

UJ leads the Amman Case Study within WATERUN — an EU Horizon Europe funded project. The project addresses diffuse pollution monitoring, stormwater management, and green infrastructure planning across Sahab, tackling urban water resilience in a semi-arid climate. UJ participates through Jordan's inter-ministerial NICE committee, connecting research to national water policy.

RESERVOIR integrates earth observation and flow modelling to sustainably manage groundwater in water-scarce Mediterranean environments. The University of Jordan leads the Azraq pilot site, where the Ramsar-listed Azraq Wetland Reserve faces critical pressure from overextraction and climate change. Decision-support tools are produced for water resource managers.