JADEITE Engages 316 Citizens in One Goal, Supporting Sustainable Development in Greater Tafilah, Jordan

An analysis of Greater Tafilah, Jordan, where 316 citizens show strong support for environmental responsibility and see participation as key to sustainable local development.

Publication Date
25/09/2026
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Greater Tafilah, in Jordan, is characterised by valuable natural resources, a strong sense of community and growing environmental awareness. Its citizens increasingly recognise the importance of participating in environmental decision-making, and see collaboration between citizens, local authorities and civil society as key to sustainable local development.

The survey

The JADEITE Transnational Analysis surveyed 316 citizens in Greater Tafilah, with a focus on citizen participation, natural resources and sustainable local development.

What the data shows

  • 92% consider environmental protection a shared responsibility
  • 89% believe citizen participation improves local decisions
  • 81% are willing to participate in future environmental initiatives
  • 74% trust local institutions to address environmental challenges
  • 69% would engage more if participation opportunities were regular and accessible

A virtuous governance cycle

Community engagement drives shared responsibility. Shared responsibility leads to collaborative planning. Collaborative planning generates better environmental decisions. Better environmental decisions build greater public trust. Greater public trust supports sustainable communities.

The recommended approach for Greater Tafilah

Empowering local communities, supporting civil society organisations, engaging young people, promoting collaborative decision-making, and strengthening institutional partnerships.

Strong communities drive sustainable environmental governance.

Explore the key findings in the infographic below.

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Last Update

25/09/2026