At the University of Jordan, sustainability is at the core of our values and strategic direction. Our commitment to sustainable development is reflected in our alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks, and the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol.
To further integrate and coordinate sustainability efforts across all campus entities, a proposal to establish a Sustainability Office was approved in March 2025. This office is responsible for overseeing the environmental and social dimensions of sustainability at the University of Jordan (UJ) through the following core functions:
- Strategic Planning and Guidance
- Evaluating current performance and aligning initiatives with global sustainability standards
- Setting measurable goals and developing actionable implementation plans
- Monitoring progress and ensuring continuous improvement
- Coordination and Follow-up
- Serving as a centralized hub for sustainability-related projects and initiatives
- Establishing and managing a comprehensive database to document sustainability practices across the university
- Engagement Across Campus
- Highlighting and leveraging contributions from scientific and humanities faculties, administrative departments, and student clubs
- Supporting sustainability-related research, education, and environmentally responsible operational practices
- Impact and Partnerships
- Enhancing collaboration with governmental and private sector partners
- Supporting applied research and attracting funding for projects with tangible benefits for both the university and society
- Training and Capacity Building
- Delivering mandatory annual training on environmental and social aspects of sustainability for staff members
- Providing training grounded in ethical values for all members of the university community
- Ethics, Diversity, and Inclusion
Advising on and implementing policies, programs, and training related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and human rights on campus
Overseeing ethical matters across the institution
The establishment of the Sustainability Office represents a strategic step toward reinforcing UJ's leadership in sustainable development. It strengthens the university's standing as a top-tier research and educational institution and supports its mission to become a local and regional model in sustainability.
Key Partners
- The Center for Community Development and Service, which coordinates outreach projects
- The Deanship of Student Affairs, including student clubs focused on sustainability
- The Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, which supports sustainability training.
- The Water, Energy, and Environment Center.
- Agricultural stations
- The Deanship of Scientific Research
- The university cafeterias.