Mona's Journey Through Climate Change and Gender Equality in Jordan

Sep 28, 2023 | United Nations Covenant to Combat Desertification
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I am Mona, a Jordanian residing in the Shouneh region of southern Jordan, near the Dead Sea. I am a young climate advocate specializing in environmental justice and gender equality. I collaborate with UNICEF as a youth skills empowerment trainer. I aim to raise awareness about climate change and the gendered impacts it has on my community.

The Shouneh region, known for its humid and hot climate, is considered Jordan's "green basket" and plays a crucial role in our national food security. Over time, I've observed increasing land degradation due to everyday practices and decisions. This degradation not only impacts our agriculture but also exacerbates water scarcity, drought, and desertification.