UNESCO Office in Amman

The Natural Sciences Sector at UNESCO Amman identified water and related ecosystems as the principal priority. The main objective at the country level is centered on capacity building, scientific research, technical assistance, policy advocacy, dissemination of best practices and awareness-raising.

UNESCO focuses on the overarching objective to mobilize science knowledge and policy for sustainable development with the following three strategic programme objectives:

• Leveraging scientific knowledge for the benefit of the environment and the management of natural resources.
• Fostering policies and capacity-building in science, technology and innovation.
• Contributing to disaster preparedness and mitigation.