Climate Change Regulation No.79 of 2019 issued pursuant to Article 30 of the Environmental Protection Law No.6 of 2017.

This Act consisting of 9 articles and III Annexes aims at implementing article 30 of the Environmental Protection Law of Jordan promulgated in 2017 by (i) providing for the detailed tasks and powers of the Ministry of Environment; (ii) designating the Ministry of the Environment as a contact point regarding the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC); and (iii) establishing at the Ministry a National Committee for Climate Change (NCCC), responsible for oversight and coordination, chaired by the Minister of Environment as well as specifying its tasks and powers.
Main tasks of the Ministry are as follows (i) propose to the Commission on policies and strategies for adaptation to climate change, reduction of negative impact and reduction of Greenhouse emissions; (ii) prepare and update specific related national contributions and communications; (iii) establish and manage a database to record documentation relating to emissions, containment measures, and climate financing data; (iv) aid research centers and connect to similar international centers. Main tasks of the Committee are (i) approve the proposals submitted by the Ministry and the other concerned bodies and the specific contributions; (ii) evaluate progress in implementing legislation and policies; (iii) propose necessary legislation according to national priorities and international commitments; (iv) approve the adoption of modern technologies related to the climate change.