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Tunisia Oxfam Launches €25 Million EU-Funded Solid Waste Management Project in Za’atari, Azraq, and Surrounding Jordanian Communities
H.E. Mr. Pierre-Christophe Chatzisavas, Ambassador of the European Union to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, emphasized that “On World Refugee Day, the EU reaffirms its commitment to supporting refugees and host communities that have so generously shared resources and services. This new project builds on years of European Union sustained engagement in Za’atari and Azraq Syrian refugee camps and surrounding host communities. It will enhance Solid Waste Management services and create green livelihood opportunities for all.’
The ambitious project was announced today at an event held in Za’atari Camp under the attended by H.E. Mr. Chatzisavas. It will manage 52,500 tonnes of municipal solid waste, including 36,000 tonnes from Za’atari Camp and 16,500 tonnes from Azraq Camp, while diverting 3,800 tonnes of recyclable materials from landfills through sorting stations in Za’atari, Azraq, Um Al Jimal, and Greater Mafraq. By integrating circular economy principles and sustainable practices, the project aims to maintain cleaner camps and communities, reduce environmental impact, and promote resource recovery.
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