Hamza Astronomical Eco-tourism Camp
The campsite is located in Al Azraq basin area, an important wetland close to the Saudi borders. This part of the Badia region hosts several important historical and archaeological sites. The project will serve as a demonstration in desert eco-tourism by promoting astronomical tourism. It will also serve as a research station for range land development and renewable energy applications in a hyper-arid zone to benefit the local community. The Badia Research and Development Programme and the National Energy Research Center are providing technical assistance and support to the project.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Jordanian Astronomical Society
Country:
Jordan
Area Of Work:
Climate Change Mitigation
Grant Amount:
US$ 42,817.00
Co-Financing Cash:
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 403,098.00
Project Number:
GEF-JOR-98-G52-05
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Notable Community Participation
Local community, who are moving beduins, are already benefiting from the project which is providing them with water for their animals. Water is pumped by a solar energy pump.
Promoting Public Awareness of Global Environment
Once the camp is officially operational, it will host several activities including astonomical monitoring, environmental training and public awareness. Several monitoring activities have already taken place on site with the participation of scientists and experts from all over the world.
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SGP Country office contact
Mr. Anas Abdel Raouf Khasawneh
Phone:
00962/6/5100420 Ext: 246
Fax:
00962/6/5100430
Email:
Ms. Salsabeel Shishani
Email:
Address
UNDP Jordan/ shmeisani, Ishaq Al Edwan street/ P.O.Box 941631
Amman, Arab States, 11183
Amman, Arab States, 11183
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