Jordan

10 hectares

Partners for sustainable development foundation is currently planning a land restoration initiative in the southern badia region of jordan focusing on communities in maan aljafr and alhusseiniya the area faces severe desertification los of native vegetation and declining soil fertility due to climate change and unsustainable land use practices their planned activities aim to rehabilitate community owned lands by introducing agroforestry techniques supporting native tree planting and applying soil and water conservation practices in collaboration with local farmers and religious leaders the organization is also working to convert unused land surrounding mosques and community centers into green learning hubs where environmental education can be linked to spiritual values this program is rooted in the belief that caring for land is a moral and faith driven responsibility and.

7430 hectares

Currently, Azraq Wetland Reserve/RSCN is engaged in ecological monitoring and research at the Azraq Wetland Reserve in Jordan, managed by the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature (RSCN). The Reserve spans approximately 7,430 hectares in Zarqa Governorate and has been the focus of ongoing restoration due to habitat degradation caused by groundwater depletion and land misuse. Azraq Wetland Reserve/RSCN's role includes field data collection, GIS-based land assessments, and habitat condition analysis to support restoration interventions such as wetland rehydration, native species recovery, and sustainable land use planning. The broader Azraq area is home to diverse communities, including the Shishan, Druze, and Bedouin populations, divided between North and South Azraq. These communities maintain strong cultural ties to the land and faith-based traditions. Azraq Wetland Reserve/RSCN is currently exploring opportunities to engage local mosques and faith institutions in these areas to foster restoration efforts rooted in Islamic values of stewardship (Khilafa) and compassion toward creation (Rahma). This limits the Reserves natural regeneration capacity and complicates restoration efforts. Integrating traditional knowledge, scientific approaches, and faith-based values requires stronger partnerships, technical support, and communication strategies to align conservation goals with local needs and beliefs.