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Welcome our New Platinum Member Jordan Ahli Bank
18 Jul 2023
Jordan Ahli Bank joins as a platinum member of the Jordan Green Building Council. In its endeavor to spread the concept of sustainability in the Jordanian society, and as part of the strategy for sustainable common prosperity, Jordan Ahli Bank joined as a platinum mem
Circular Economy Executive Action Plan in the Jordanian Industrial Sector Launching Event
11 Jul 2023
The Jordan Green Building Council launched the executive action plan to promote the growth of the circular economy for construction industries in Jordan, in partnership with the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) and the strategic partner, the Jordan Cha
MoU Between JEDCO & JordanGBC
02 May 2023
The Jordan Enterprise Development Corporation (JEDCO) and the Jordan Green Building Council signed a memorandum of cooperation in the fields of training and green and sustainable economic development projects, in what is in the interest of both parties and intersects wi
Seminar on the Concept of Green Facilities in Jordan
20 Mar 2023
The Jordan Enterprise Development Corporation (JEDCO), in partnership with the Jordan Green Building Council (Jordan GBC) and the Jordan Chamber of Industry, organized a seminar on the concept of green facilities in Jordan and how to transform into a green facility targ
Workshop on Environmental Data and Information
07 Mar 2023
The Jordan Green Building Council participated in a workshop on environmental data and information, which aims to enhance the environmental decision-making process in Jordan so that it is more relevant to reality and supported by reliable data and reports on the environ
Discussion Session for its Members Entitled Innovation and Research Unit
28 Feb 2023
The Jordan Green Building Council, under the membership pillar, and the innovation & researh pillar organized a discussion session for its members entitled Innovation and Research Unit. With the aim of expressing opinions, sharing experiences, exchanging knowledge, and
Awareness Session Titled Green Buildings Concepts
20 Feb 2023
Jordan GBC conducted an awareness session titled Green Buildings Concepts, presented by Arch. Maysoon Al-Khuraissat for our Platinum member Lafarge Concrete Jordan as part of the membership benefits, this session is held at Al Hussein Technical University.
The Jordan Green Building Council Held its Tenth General Assembly Meeting
18 Feb 2023
The Jordan Green Building Council held its tenth general assembly meeting, during which the elections for the new board member for the year (2022-2024) took place. ;
Circular Economy Strategic Plan for construction industries in Jordan
01 Feb 2023
Jordan Green Building Council, in cooperation with the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE), held a closed session and the introductory and introductory workshop for the project to develop a "Circular Economy Strategic Plan for construction industries in J
The 10th General Assembly Meeting and Elections for the New Board Members 2022-2024
30 Jan 2023
The 10th General Assembly meeting and elections for the new board members 2022-2024.
Event at IKEA Jordan
09 Jan 2023
The Jordan Green Building Council participated in an event organized by the Jordan Interior Design Association in cooperation with IKEA in Jordan. The council delivered an interactive introductory lecture on the principles of green housing and presented the affordable g
Jordan Green Building Council Was Selected as One of the Leading Pioneers of a More Sustainable World!
27 Dec 2022
Jordan Green Building Council was selected as one of the leading pioneers of a more sustainable world! this is part of the ESG Global Alliance. We thank https://illuminem.com/ for the support, and Jordan GBC is indeed working on many projects towards #sustainability & a
Green Factory Award - GFA
14 Dec 2022
Jordan Green Building Council attended the launch ceremony of the Jordan Chamber of Industry for the Green Factory Award - GFA as part of the Green Actions in the Enterprises - GAIN project, which is a national award that aims to encourage industrial establishments to a
Affordable Green Homes Project
05 Dec 2022
The Jordan Green Building Council shared its experience in the "Affordable Green Housing" project in the dialogue workshop "Affordable Housing and its Role in Urban Development" organized by the General Organization for Housing and Urban Development, where Eng. Ramah Al
The #WastelessWednesday Challenge
30 Nov 2022
Jordan GBC launched the #WastelessWednesday Challenge as part of the Solid Waste Management Awareness Campaign, it was published on the Council’s social media platforms encouraging the followers to snap a video or a picture of wasteless practices they apply at home, sch
The Local Governance Reform Programme II
24 Nov 2022
Strengthening climate resilience in the local government sector in Palestine, implemented by the German Agency for International Cooperation GIZ Palestine and financed by the Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) in collaboration with Jordan Green Build
The Final Video of the Solid Waste Management Awareness Campaign
16 Nov 2022
Jordan GBC launched the final video of the Solid Waste Management awareness campaign during celebrating (Global Entrepreneurship Week) and this campaign is part of the "Solid Waste Management Competition" which was organized in partnership with the French Embassy and sp
Solid Waste Management Competition
15 Nov 2022
During Environment and Climate Week that was in October Jordan GBC in partnership with the French Embassy and sponsored by our Platinum member Orange organized Solid Waste Management Competition where students from different universities provides environmental creative
Dr. Adel Al-Assaf is a Founding Member of the Council and Vice-Chairman of the Council of the Previous Administrative Board
13 Nov 2022
Dr. Adel Al-Assaf is a founding member of the Council and Vice-Chairman of the Council of the previous administrative bord and a representative of the Minerva Engineering Studies Company (silver member of the Council) is appointed a position as Director of the Building
Awareness Session Titled "Green Buildings and Sustainability"
12 Nov 2022
Our Jordan GBC team (Yasmine Shraim & Aram Al-Hajeh) in partnership with one of our university members, ( Al-Ahliyya Amman University ) presented an awareness session titled "Green Buildings and Sustainability" to students majoring in engineering, architecture & design.
An Awareness Session Entitled: “Green Buildings and Sustainability”
03 Nov 2022
Jordan Green Building Council, in cooperation with the Middle East University (a university member of the council), presented an awareness session entitled: “green buildings and sustainability” for students of the faculties of engineering and interior design. These sess
MENA Green Building Awards
15 Sep 2022
As part of our benefits, meet our members who got the opportunity to take a part as expert judges in the MENA Green Building Awards organized by the Emirates Green Building Council.
Green Industrial Practices for a Sustainable Future
14 Sep 2022
Jordan GBC conducted the green podium titled (Green Industrial Practices for a Sustainable Future) where our platinum member (Manaseer Industrial Complex) showed case their experience in implementing green practices in their factory to reach a greener more sustainable i
Launching Phase II of Jordan GBC's Net Zero
28 Aug 2022
Launching Phase II of Jordan GBC's Net Zero Steering Committee under World Green Building Council's Advancing Net Zero Global Project. The introductory session of Phase II was launched, the session included a brief about Phase I and explored the upcoming steps by the
The Project to Develop a "Circular Economy Strategic Plan for Construction Industries in Jordan"
22 Aug 2022
Jordan Green Building Council, in cooperation with the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE), held a closed session and the introductory and introductory workshop for the project to develop a "Circular Economy Strategic Plan for construction industries in J
Reserve Hosted by The Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature (RSCN)
15 Aug 2022
Jordan GBC had the first site visit with its members experts to Mujib Chalets Area located in Mujib Biosphere Reserve hosted by The Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature (RSCN). This site visit comes within the activities conducted under the Mujib Chalest Biosphe
The Consultative Session Organized by the United Nations in Jordan
27 Jul 2022
Jordanian Green Building Council participated in the consultative session organized by the United Nations in Jordan, which aims to engage local community organizations on priorities for policy support and growth strategies to reach the goals of sustainable development.
Concluded the Training Course: “Introduction Solid Waste Management”
24 Jul 2022
Jordan Green Building Council in partnership with the French Embassy and our platinum member Orange Jordan concluded the training course: “Introduction Solid Waste Management” for the competing teams in the “Solid Waste Management Competition”. Where representatives of
Workshop: Cluster Project
21 Jul 2022
Jordan Green Building Council participated in a workshop entitled “Cluster Project” funded by the European Union. The project aims to create a supportive environment for employment plans for youth and women by providing them with employment skills in four sustainable ec
The Last Day of the Training Program “Introduction to Solid Waste Management"
20 Jul 2022
Site visit to Ghabawi Landfill on the last day of the training program “Introduction to Solid Waste Management" for the selected teams, with our Green Academy instructor Eng.Basem Al Souliman. This is part of Jordan Green Building Council's partnership with the French
The " Solid Waste Management Competition”
17 Jul 2022
Jordan Green Building Council in partnership with the French Embassy in Jordan have officially launched the " Solid Waste Management Competition” which is sponsored by our latest platinum member Orange Jordan. The competition kicked off with a 3 day training program in
Presentation Entitled "A Comprehensive Approach to Developing a Strategic Paper in Urban Green Infrastructure (UGI)"
06 Jul 2022
Jordan Green Building Council participated in a presentation entitled "A Comprehensive Approach to Developing a Strategic Paper in Urban Green Infrastructure (UGI)" by Dr. Yasmin Akour, an expert in the green urban environment, for the second day of the launch workshop
Workshop for the Project "Improving Living Conditions in Underprivileged Areas in Amman Through Green Infrastructure (ILCA)"
05 Jul 2022
Jordan Green Building Council participated in the first day of the launch workshop for the project "Improving Living Conditions in Underprivileged Areas in Amman through Green Infrastructure (ILCA)" in cooperation with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GI
First Annual "Environmental Week" Event
03 Jul 2022
The French Embassy in Jordan, in partnership with Jordan GBC is launching its first annual "Environmental Week" event. This year, students from several universities participateded in a competition for Solid Waste Management. ;
The WANA Institute Closing of the Project Ceremony
26 Jun 2022
Jordan Green Building Council participated in the WANA Institute closing of the project ceremony: “Training for Change: Empowering Civil Society to Advocate Policies” that supported Jordanian civil society organisations in using their platform to help solve environmenta
The Sustainable Transformation of the Energy System
22 Jun 2022
Jordan Green Building Council participated in the sustainable transformation of the energy system in Jordan, organized by the Energy and Climate Project at the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, to launch a study that assesses the case of Jordan in the exploitation of renewable
Jordan GBC's LEED Green Associate Exam Prep Training Course
18 Jun 2022
Our USGBC Faculty Eng. Ghaleb El Mheirat and Arch Maysoon Al-Khuraissat- Almajali conducted Jordan GBC's LEED Green Associate Exam Prep Training Course. Join over 200,000 credited professionals and gain your LEED Green Associate Credentials now. ;
The Energy Sector Role in the Carbon Neutral Pathway
08 Jun 2022
Jordan Green Building Council participated in the SONEX exhibition and to give a lecture entitled: The Energy sector role in the carbon neutral pathway, which was delivered by Eng. Iman Sabbah Polaris Company for Energy, and Sustainability Solutions We were pleased to s
The Future Energy Dialogue Between The Middle East, North Africa and Europe (MEFED)
08 Jun 2022
Jordan Green Building Council is participating in the Future Energy Dialogue between the Middle East, North Africa and Europe (MEFED), which is being held at the King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Center (Dead Sea). The conference is by His Majesty King Abdullah II Bin
The First Day of the MENA Future Energy Dialogue
08 Jun 2022
Jordan GBC is participating on the first day of the MENA Future Energy Dialogue as a speaker in the "Regional challenges and best practices for improved building energy performance". Where Arch. Heba Nazer, Jordan GBC board member, is speaking about the role of buildi
Campaign #OnlyOneEarth
05 Jun 2022
Jordan Green Building Council participated in the World Environment Day, and we were pleased to participate in its campaign for this year entitled #OnlyOneEarth by sharing some of the “land action numbers” carried out by the Jordan GBC to accelerate progress towards sus
Jordanian Green Building Council participated in the Sixth Interior Design Forum of the Applied Sciences University
23 May 2022
Jordanian Green Building Council participated in the Sixth Interior Design Forum of the Applied Sciences University (a university member in the council), where it presented, in partnership with the Arab Technical Group (a golden member of the council), a lecture on sust
Jordan Green Building Council is Pleased to Be Attending the Science Day for the Faculty of Architecture and Interior at our Member University Middle East University.
17 May 2022
We were proud to present our work, mission, vision and value to future generations, we were also joined by our guest speaker from gold member Izzat Marji to showcase the work done for our newest member Jordan Kuwait Bank and their success story in becoming the first LEE
Launched the Study "Analysis of the Legislative and Regulatory Frameworks Governing the Green Building Sector in Jordan"
10 May 2022
In partnership with the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE), Jordan Green Building Council launched the study "Analysis of the Legislative and Regulatory Frameworks Governing the Green Building Sector in Jordan". Study: Problems in the application of code
Jordan Green Building Council Held the Annual Iftar Entitled (Principles of a Circular Economy Towards Green Recovery)
26 Apr 2022
Jordan Green Building Council held the annual Iftar entitled (Principles of a Circular Economy towards Green Recovery) under the generous sponsorship of Platinum Sponsor Jordan Kuwait Bank and Silver Sponsor Markazia Toyota and in cooperation with our partners Panorama
Jordan Green Building Council participated in the International Earth Day
22 Apr 2022
Jordan Green Building Council participated in the International Earth Day. The theme for 2022 was to Invest in our planet! by applying the concepts of green buildings. Because Buildings offer a crucial solution to climate change, we must advance & accelerate green, and
The LEED Core Concepts and Strategies Training Course
15 Apr 2022
Under Jordan GBC's Green Academy Pillar. Our USGBC credited instructors: Arch Maysoon Al Khuraissat & Eng. Ghaleb El Mheirat conducted the LEED Core Concepts and Strategies Training course for our Platinum members Initial Saudi Group held for two days.
Jordan Green Building Council Published the Awareness Campaign for the Month of April 2022 Under the Title "Health and Well-Being in Buildings"
12 Apr 2022
Jordan Green Building Council published the awareness campaign for the month of April 2022 under the title "Health and Well-Being in Buildings", which is a basic human right for all people. In this campaign, we learned how to achieve a healthy and sustainable built envi
Jordan Green Building Council Has Published an Info graph for the First Quarter of 2022
31 Mar 2022
Jordan Green Building Council has published an infograph for the first quarter of 2022.
White Paper Pre-launch: Scaling up Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency for Public Building in Jordan
29 Mar 2022
White paper pre-launch: Scaling up Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency for Public Building in Jordan.
Jordan GBC Participated in the Middle East & Africa Green Building Congress 2022
23 Mar 2022
Jordan GBC participated in the Middle East & Africa Green Building Congress 2022 and joined as a speaker represented by the councils chairman Mr Raji Hattar in day one of the event and then joined in the second day the council’s Acting Executive Director Hind Al Hadidi
Today we celebrate World Water Day
22 Mar 2022
Today we celebrate World Water Day with this year's theme #GroundWater to highlight the importance of this invisible resource and raise awareness of the right ways to extract this important source of clean water.
Jordan Green Building Council Participated in the “360° Ecosystem for Green Entrepreneurs”
09 Mar 2022
Jordan Green Building Council participated in the “360° Ecosystem for Green Entrepreneurs” held under the auspices of the Ministry of Environment and organized through the Green Entrepreneurial Network, as a member of this network.
University of Petra is Hosting Jordan GBC in Conducting an Awareness Session for its Students Titled Green Buildings and Sustainability
27 Feb 2022
University of Petra (Jordan GBC’s University member) is hosting Jordan GBC in conducting an awareness session for its students titled Green Buildings and Sustainability as a part of the council's mission to raise awareness in the green building sector.
Jordan Green Building Council Participated in the Facilities Management Conference and Expo
23 Feb 2022
Jordan Green Building Council participated in the Facilities Management Conference and Expo, organized by Al Oula for events and conference services. The exhibition focused on the challenges facing the labor market by creating opportunities that are commensurate with th
Entitled Mainstreaming the Environment in Development Planning
18 Feb 2022
Eng. Ruba A. Al-Zu'bi (one of the founders of the Jordan Green Building Council) held a training workshop on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, entitled Mainstreaming the Environment in Development Planning under the training program developed by JEU and (ACTED) for NGOs. ;
Jordan GBC launched the Net Zero Steering Committee
12 Feb 2022
Jordan GBC launched the Net Zero steering committee, where the event showed case and highlighted the work completed during the past year i.e., Phase I on the following topics: Net Zero Building Guidelines, Net Zero Pilot Project. This year, we had a discussion panel wit
The Jordan Chamber of Industry (JCI) Invited JordanGBC to Attended a National Workshop
07 Feb 2022
The Jordan Chamber of Industry JCI, invited Jordanian Green Building Council to attended a national workshop on (energy efficiency and the enabling environment for energy efficiency networks in the industrial sector) in cooperation with the German Agency for Internation
Jordan GBC was Invited by (RESMYLE) Team and the Center of Excellence for Innovative Projects at Jordan University of Science and Technology
02 Feb 2022
Jordan GBC was invited by (RESMYLE) team and the Center of Excellence for Innovative Projects at Jordan University of Science and Technology, where Jordan GBC Board Member Eng. Taher Azmy attended the presentation and final evaluation of the projects participating in th
Jordan Green Building Council published its twelfth annual report for the year 2021
31 Jan 2022
Jordan Green Building Council published its twelfth annual report for the year 2021, reviewing the most important milestones and achievements that culminated in your support and assistance. The Council extends its sincere thanks and appreciation to all members who repre
Jordanian Green Building Council Signed Cooperation Agreement with the Business Development Center - BDC to Start Work on Launching the National Green Network
30 Jan 2022
Jordanian Green Building Council signed Cooperation Agreement with the Business Development Center - BDC to start work on launching the national green network within the "Green Entrepreneurship in Jordan" program. Green is a network composed of civil society
Jordan GBC was invited by the Faculty of Architecture and Design at the Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST)
22 Jan 2022
Jordan GBC was invited by the Faculty of Architecture and Design at the Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST), represented by Arch. Ghayda’ Salameh, Projects Coordinator, attended a discussion of Architectural Design Studio 5. ;
Jordan Engineers Association's Engineers Training Centre in Partnership with JordanGBC are Conducting Session 4 of the LEED Core Concepts and Strategies Training Course
18 Jan 2022
Jordan Engineers Association's Engineers Training Centre in partnership with Jordan GBC are conducting session 4 of the LEED Core Concepts and Strategies Training Course with Arch Maysoon Al-Khuraissat- Almajali for UNRWA's team. Where Arch. Maysoon tackled the indoor a
Jordanian Green Building Council Held its Ninth General Assembly Meeting
12 Jan 2022
Jordanian Green Building Council held its ninth general assembly meeting, during which the financial report for 2020, the achievements of the past year 2021, and future plans for 2022 were presented. The awareness video is part of the collaborative work between Jordan G
Jordan GBC in partnership with Jordan Engineers
11 Jan 2022
Jordan GBC in partnership with Jordan Engineers Association's Engineers Training Centre are conducting session 1 of LEED Core Concepts and Strategies Training Course for UNRWA's team. The training is conducted by Arch Maysoon Al-Khuraissat- Almajali where the participan
Applied Science University (Jordan GBC’s First University Member) is Hosting Jordan GBC
10 Jan 2022
Applied Science University (Jordan GBC’s first University member) is hosting Jordan GBC in conducting an awareness session for its students titled Green Buildings and Sustainability.
Police Paper Launched by JordanGBC in Cooperation with the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE)
03 Jan 2022
Jordan Green Building Council, in cooperation with the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE), launched a policy paper on the opportunities and challenges of accessing green construction industries to promote the growth of the green economy in Jordan, as the
Discussion Session with The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE)
20 Dec 2021
Jordan Green Building Council, in cooperation with the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE), held a discussion session with stakeholders to overview the results of the analysis of the legislative and regulatory frameworks that govern the green building s
Jordan Green Building Council presented the “Introduction to Green Economy ” Campaign
16 Dec 2021
Jordan Green Building Council presented the “Introduction to Green Economy ” Campaign, in cooperation with the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE), as part of the “Enhancing the Private Sector’s Role in Creating the Green Economy”, to spread awareness on
The Fourth Arab Ministerial Forum on Housing and Urban Development
15 Dec 2021
Jordan Green Building Council participated in the Fourth Arab Ministerial Forum on Housing and Urban Development, where Eng. Heba Nazer, board member and representative of Jordan Green Building Council, participated in the 38th session of the Council of Arab Ministers o
The First Scientific Day and Technical Exhibition for Companies and Institutions
12 Dec 2021
Jordan Green Building Council participated in the first scientific day and technical exhibition for companies and institutions, which is organized by Al-Balqa Applied University - Al-Salt Technical College. Membership and Networking Officer, Yasmine Shraim, represented
The First Conference on Adapting to the Effects of Climate Change in Tunisia
11 Dec 2021
Jordan Green Building Council participated in the first conference on adapting to the effects of climate change in Tunisia where the Jordanian Green Building Council participated in the fourth workshop within the conference (virtually), In this session, Green Academy Co
The Access to Carbon Neutrality Workshop
04 Dec 2021
Jordan Green Building Council, under the auspices of Polaris Energy Sustainability Solutions, presented the Access to Carbon Neutrality workshop, which was held in person and online with distinguished experts from the region. An open discussion of the pilot project sub-
Memorandum of Understanding Under Membership
01 Dec 2021
Jordan Green Building Council signed a memorandum of understanding under membership with the first member university to join the council, which is Al-Balqa Applied University, for the purpose of opening doors for joint cooperation in the fields of environment, water and
Workshop to Assess The Commitments of The Fourth National Plan 2018-2020 within the Transparent Government Partnership Initiative
23 Nov 2021
Jordan Green Building Council participated in a workshop to assess the commitments of the Fourth National Plan 2018-2020 within the Transparent Government Partnership initiative, organized by the Transparent Government Unit at the Ministry of Planning and International
Smart Cities Campaign
31 Oct 2021
Jordan Green Building Council organized the Smart Cities campaign as part of its mission to raise awareness of the green building movement. In this campaign, a smart city was introduced and its characteristics, requirements, positive impact on the built environment and
Qatar Sustainability Week
24 Oct 2021
Jordan Green Building Council participated in the “Renewable Future for the Middle East and North Africa” in the Qatar Sustainability Week from 23 to 30 October 2021, which was organized by the Qatar Green Building Council in cooperation with the Emirates Green Building
Awareness Session About The Projects & Training Courses Offered by Jordan GBC
21 Oct 2021
As part of Jordan GBC approach to work and collaborate with different universities in Jordan, our Project Coordinator, Ghayda' Salameh gave an awareness session about the projects and training courses offered by Jordan GBC to enhance the involvement of university studen
The Second Forum of the Civil Society
21 Oct 2021
Jordan Green Building Council Member, Eng. Iman Sabah, in the second forum of the Civil Society Organizations Alliance to Support Directly the Green Middle East, where she will address the issue of the role of private sector organizations in promoting efforts to build a
Awareness and Introductory Lecture Organized by the Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment at the German Jordanian University
20 Oct 2021
Jordanian Green Building Council gave an awareness and introductory lecture organized by the Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment at the German Jordanian University, where they talked about energy efficiency in the built environment and green houses at reas
The Third in a Series of Workshops
14 Oct 2021
Jordan Green Building Council participated in the third in a series of workshops aimed at establishing a regional working group to help develop a roadmap to improve the performance of governmental and non-governmental institutions, and help local entrepreneurs access th
The Workshop: Shifting the Energy Efficiency to a New Level in Jordan
13 Oct 2021
Jordan GBC presented the workshop: "Shifting the Energy Efficiency to a New Level in Jordan: Integrating Ambient Intelligence and Big data in the Built Environment: SEENJordan " Where Jordan GBC board member Eng. Ahmad Altibi talked about the energy efficiency progres
Series of Workshops (Strengthening The Capacity of Governmental and Non-governmental Agencies to Support Small and Medium-sized Companies)
13 Oct 2021
Jordan Green Building Council participated in a series of workshops (Strengthening the capacity of governmental and non-governmental agencies to support small and medium-sized companies affiliated with the United Nations ESCWA Technology Center (second workshop)), as th
Advancing Net Zero - ANZ
02 Oct 2021
Jordan Green Building Council carried out several awareness campaigns related to the (Advancing Net Zero - ANZ) project, and published them on the council's social media. The Council also held a workshop on the (Advancing Net Zero - ANZ) project with the workshop of the
Memorandum of Understanding
27 Sep 2021
Memorandum of Understanding was signed on , Monday, 9/27/2021, at Al-Balqa Applied University, represented by the Vice President, Prof. Dr. Gandhi Anfuqa, and the President of the Jordanian Green Building Council, Mr. Raji Hattar, in the presence of the Dean of Scientif
The Virtual Green Podium Under the Title (The Green Concrete)
22 Sep 2021
Jordan Green Building Council organized the virtual Green Podium under the title (the Green Concrete) with Platinum Council member Lafarge Concrete Jordan. Green Podium is one of the main and unique advantages of the council that comes as a valuable service to our mem
World Green Building Week
20 Sep 2021
Jordanian Green Building Council participated in the World Green Building Week and organized an awareness campaign and published it on social media platforms from 20 to 24 September 2021. This important event is organized by the World Green Building Council and with the
The Window Frame Up Cycling Initiative
05 Sep 2021
The window frame up-cycling initiative under the Green Affordable Homes Project is among the finalists for: (Best Sustainable Initiative of the Year) Jordan Green Building Council is pleased to announce that it has reached the finalists in the competition announced by
Save Dana Campaign
29 Aug 2021
Jordan Green Building Council believes in environmental issues that affect the local community, so the council participated and provided support in the campaign to save Dana, a natural reserve that is facing real danger by the decision to carve out a vast area of it for
The Role of the Private Sector in Tackling the Pandemic!
24 Aug 2021
Jordan Green Building Council participated in the (Vaccination for a healthy planet !) webinar and invited to join the Center for International Private Enterprise and Workshops, the American Chamber of Commerce in the Middle East and North Africa, and business partners
Energy Efficiency
01 Aug 2021
Jordan Green Building Council published a campaign in August 2021 entitled “Energy Efficiency” (August 1-August 12), which was worked on within the activities of the “SEED Economic Development and Sustainable Energy in Jordan” project and program through a series of p
Mr. Raji Hattar has been selected as the new Regional Head of the Green Building Councils Network
29 Jul 2021
Mr. Raji Hattar has been selected as the new Regional Head of the Green Building Councils Network for the Middle East and North Africa region. Mr. Raji Hattar has held the position of Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Jordan Green Building Council since 2020, an
Interview - Jordan Radio
24 Jul 2021
Interview - Jordan Radio Through the Jordanian Radio and within the Environment World program, Eng. Alaa Abdullah, Executive Director of the Jordan Green Building Council, spoke about green buildings and the activities of the Jordan Green Building Council. ;
Online Training Course (Green Building Core Concepts and Strategies)
12 Jul 2021
Jordan Green Building Council held the online training course (Green Building Core Concepts and Strategies: a LEED Green Associate Exam Prep Session) It was given by a member of the Council, Eng. Ghaleb Al Muhairat, and it aimed to prepare students to take the LEED exam
TaQTaK Application Launch Event
11 Jul 2021
Eng. Alaa Abdullah, former executive director, representative of the Jordan Green Building Council, participated in the event of launching the (TaQTaK) application, as society and future generations need an application that improves the use of energy resources and impro
Green Building Awards (Middle East and North Africa)
05 Jul 2021
Jordan Green Building Council participated in the Green Building Awards for the year 2021 organized by the Emirates Green Building Council, which selected five of our council members who nominated themselves as judges for this competition, who had this opportunity as pa
Better Places for People Project
04 Jul 2021
Jordan Green Building Council has published the Better Places for People (BPFP) awareness campaign, a global project by the World Green Building Council to support Green Building Councils around the world and their members to increase demand and support for green buildi
CEO Network Business Insights Session
29 Jun 2021
CEO Network Business Insights Session The first session of the Chief Executives Network was held, where the CEO of Green Buildings met to discuss the global movement of the World Green Building Council in integrating flexibility more strongly in a sustainable built env
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for every project
28 Jun 2021
Jordan Green Building Council introduced a campaign: LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for every project!) It is a rating system for all types of buildings and all stages of construction including new construction, interior design and maintenance opera
“Amman Green City Action Plan”
23 Jun 2021
Jordan Green Building Council participated in a project launched by the Greater Amman Municipality and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to prepare an action plan for Amman as a green city, after joining the framework of green cities as the first city
A Memorandum of Understanding with Tamkeen for Sustainable Tourism Development
14 Jun 2021
On Sunday, 6/13/2021, Jordan Green Building Council, in the presence of the Chairman of the Council, Mr. Raji Hattar, and the Executive Director of the Council, Eng. Alaa Abdullah, signed a memorandum of understanding with Tamkeen for Sustainable Tourism Development, in
Meeting with Roya TV
13 Jun 2021
For a meeting with Roya TV, I spoke to M. Heba Al-Nazer, “Board Member of the Jordan Green Building Council,” on energy resources and the use of renewable energy in Jordan, and on Jordan's position in this sector. ;
Campaign "Health and Wellbeing Framework"
06 Jun 2021
In our April campaign "Health and wellbeing framework" in this campaign, we learnt how to achieve a Healthy, Sustainable Built Environment! We also got to know about Health & Wellbeing framework's six principles to achieve a healthy and sustainable built environment and
The Virtual Meeting of The Board of Directors of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development with Civil Society in Jordan
03 Jun 2021
Jordan GBC participated in the virtual meeting of the Board of Directors of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development with civil society in Jordan under the slogan of civil society organizations: green and sustainable development. Where Mr. Raji Hattar, Chair
Participation in the Global Project of the World Green Building
01 Jun 2021
In the framework of research and innovation, the Jordan Green Building Council held a virtual session of the Steering Committee, as part of its participation in the global project of the World Green Building Council: Advancing Net Zero, driven by the passion and interes
The EDGE Green Building System
31 May 2021
Jordan Green Building Council launched a campaign to introduce the technical training course on the EDGE green building system to facilitate qualification for the EDGE Expert exam. Engineer Suhair Shalaby, a member of the Jordan GBC and a former trainee with us, was als
The World No Tobacco Day
31 May 2021
Jordan Green Building Council and the King Hussein Cancer Foundation and Center participated in the World No Tobacco Day, an event that the whole world participates in on the thirty-first of May every year, as many medical studies have proven that smoking causes many he
Building Perspective Interview Series
27 May 2021
Jordan Green Building Council conducted an interview - the “Building Perspective Interview Series”, and Jordan GBC was the first GBC network in the Middle East and North Africa region to join the “Building Perspective Interview Series” held by the World Green Building C
Inspirational Partners
23 May 2021
Jordan Green Building Council has developed a unique new service (Inspirational Partners), through which members can highlight their achievements and shed light on their work in the field of the green sector in Jordan and the world, and their success stories, as part of
Advancing Net Zero
28 Apr 2021
Advancing net zero is a global project undertaken by the World Green Building Council. This project (Advancing Net Zero - ANZ) aims to accelerate work to achieve carbon neutrality in the entire green sector by 2050. The theory of change for the project is that if the Co
An Introductory Lecture on Jordan GBC & Green Building Applications in Jordan
21 Apr 2021
Believing in the importance of spreading awareness and integrating university students into the activities of the Council, Jordan Green Building Council, in cooperation with Al-Balqa Applied University / International Center for Water, Environment and Energy Research, o
Course for the LEED Green Associate Exam
10 Apr 2021
Jordan Green Building Council, in cooperation with the Aqaba University of Technology and with the support of Moka'ab Construction, is conducting the preparatory course for the LEED Green Associate exam. Arch. Maysoun Al Khuraissat and Eng. Ghaleb Al Muhairat are givin
Support & Select Ten university Students from Various Engineering Disciplines
05 Apr 2021
Moka’ab Construction (Acting member at the council) supported and selected ten university students from various engineering disciplines and various governorates, and provided ten seats for them in the Jordanian Green Building Council session “Preparation for the Leaders
Free Session Titled Introduction to The Green Building Evaluation System
24 Mar 2021
Jordan Green Building Council, in cooperation with the SEEDS platform, held a free session titled Introduction to the Green Building Evaluation System. The aim of the session was to introduce this system and its training course that was held in May, in addition to its f
Discussion Session with the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE)
17 Mar 2021
Jordan Green Building Council, in cooperation with the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE), held a discussion session with stakeholders to verify the results of the analysis of the legislative and regulatory frameworks that govern the green building secto
World Water Day Campaign
11 Mar 2021
Jordan Green Building Council organized the World Water Day campaign in conjunction with the World Water Day, believing in a world in which everyone has access to clean and safe water. This campaign demonstrated the importance of water, the risks of its pollution, and w
Thermal Insulation Campaign
11 Feb 2021
Jordan Green Building Council organized a Thermal Insulation campaign, with the aim of spreading awareness and education in thermal insulation and the appropriate way to maintain the internal temperature suitable for the residents of the building, and it touched on the
Green Building Conference for the Middle East and North Africa 2021
10 Feb 2021
Jordan Green Building Council participated in the Green Building Conference for the Middle East and North Africa 2021, which was organized and hosted by the World Green Building Council. It was a valuable opportunity to share the latest developments in the green buildin
Workshop (Spatial Justice in Amman)
31 Jan 2021
Jordanian Green Building Council participated in the organization of a workshop (Spatial Justice in Amman), where a number of urban activists and researchers presented a dialogue on the reality of the situation and what can be done to make the city better accessible. In
The First Session of the Online Live Streaming Course
17 Jan 2021
Eng. Ghaleb Al Muhairat & Arch. Maysoon Al-Khuraissat presented the first session of the online live streaming course Green Building Core Concepts and Strategies: a LEED Green Associate Exam Prep Session. Through this session the participants were introduced to Green Bu
Awareness Campaign to Learn More About Green Buildings
14 Jan 2021
As part of the Jordan Green Building Council's mission to raise awareness regarding the green building movement, the council introduced an awareness campaign to learn more about green buildings and its benefits.
Awareness Session for Students at Al Hussein Technical University
10 Jan 2021
Jordan GBC conducted an awareness session for students at Al Hussein Technical University, as both Arch. Maysoon Al-Khuraissat and Eng. Ghaleb El Mheirat introduced the students to the LEED Building Design and Construction Rating System. As well as to introduce students
The International Finance Corporation (IFC)
04 Jan 2021
Jordan Green Building Council co-organized a workshop hosted by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to get to know the practical steps for designing zero-carbon buildings through the application of the EDGE system, an application that guarantees a fast, easy, an
Jordan GBC participated in the Middle East leaders summit session titled: “Raising Ambition in Climate Action: A Regional Perspective on Youth Engagement”
25 May 2020
Jordan GBC participated in the Middle East leaders summit session titled: “Raising Ambition in Climate Action: A Regional Perspective on Youth Engagement” The session was held on June 2nd at 2:00 PM Amman time, where Jordan GBC discuss to seek solutions to tackle climat
Jordan GBC as a Private Sector Representative
30 Mar 2020
Jordan GBC, as a private sector representative, attended the Private Sector Engagement for Progress: Coordinating the Work of Sector Skills Councils and the TVSDC. This workshop was a consultative session to deliberate on the mandate for a Secretariat to be established
Members of the Jordan Green Building Council Elected its New Board Members
08 Mar 2020
After the council's previous chairman Eng. Fahed Abu Jaber completed its session, and the elections for the next session came as a commitment to the standards of good governance that the Council adhered to in each session. The Council opened the door for its members as
A Survey Measuring the Interest of New Engineers in the Field of Green Buildings and the Environment
08 Mar 2020
Jordan Green Building Council launched this survey with the aim of measuring the extent of interest of newly graduated engineers and students in the field of green buildings and the environment. The answers helped to develop the Council's programs to suit the needs of t
Updating membership benefits package
08 Mar 2020
The council has updated membership benefits package for individuals, students, and institutions with the aim of improving the services provided by the council to members. Reviewed by the board members, LENS, and USAID. ;
Developing The Strategic Plan of Jordan Green Building Council for the Year 2021-2023
08 Mar 2020
Jordan Green Building Council and the Regional President of the WorldGBC in the Middle East and North Africa, Mr. Muhammad Asfour, conducted two virtual sessions during the month of September 2020 for all stakeholders, including members, partners, former members, employ
Workshop on the Energy Efficiency Accelerator Project in Sahab Municipality
08 Mar 2020
Jordan Green Building Council, in cooperation with the Municipality of Sahab, held an introductory session for a stakeholder workshop with the aim of prioritizing measures to build energy efficiency in the city of Sahab, and an initial action before developing a long-te
Green Economy Seminar
08 Mar 2020
Jordan Green Building Council, in cooperation with the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE), held a symposium on the green economy with our experts in this field, where they talked about the green economy from the perspective of the private sector, challen
Tenth Session of the World Urban Forum
08 Mar 2020
Jordan Green Building Council participated in the tenth session of the World Urban Forum, which was held in Abu Dhabi, where Eng. Alaa Abdullah, the previous Executive Director of the Council, spoke during the networking event titled “Bridging Cultural Gaps between Refu
The Second Conference on Green Buildings for the Middle East and North Africa
08 Mar 2020
Jordan Green Building Council participated in the second green building conference for the Middle East and North Africa region, organized by the Emirates Green Building Council, where the conference was held using remote communication technology. Where the development o
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