Join Us for the EU Beach Clean-Up 2024 in Aqaba, Jordan!

Don’t miss out on a rich program of activities on October 9th and 10th, and contribute to making our beaches cleaner and our communities more aware of the importance of preserving the environment.

Publication Date
02/10/2024
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2 minutes

Mark your calendars for October 9th and 10th, and become part of a global movement to protect our oceans and coastal areas. The EU Beach Clean-Up 2024 is coming to Aqaba, Jordan, and we need passionate individuals like you to help make a difference!

Hosted by the Interreg NEXT MED programme, UNDP Jordan, the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA), and the EU Delegation of Jordan, this year’s theme, “Join The Wave“, encourages communities to unite and take action against marine pollution.

Here’s what you can expect:

Day 1: 9th October 2024
• Beach Clean-Up & Dive: Join us at the Aqaba Marine Reserve to remove cigarette butts from the beach and underwater areas. These collected butts will be creatively transformed into arts and crafts!
• Interactive Awareness Session: Participate in an engaging session with students to learn about the environmental impact of cigarette waste on marine life.
• Transform Waste into Art: Turn discarded cigarette butts into unique artworks, proving that even waste can be repurposed into something meaningful!
• Greening Activity: Help plant trees with students with disabilities and volunteers to contribute to a greener Aqaba.

Day 2: 10th October 2024
• Panel Discussions: Explore opportunities to enhance sustainability in Aqaba with Youth leaders from various industries, this panel will conduct within 9R’s                                                  Circular Economy Project Inception, the 9R’s project is implemented by UNDP Jordan and funded by EU
• Closing Ceremony & Lunch: Celebrate the achievements and reflect on the way forward.
Why Join?
• Make a tangible impact by cleaning the coast and helping protect marine life.
• Learn about sustainability through hands-on activities and expert-led discussions.
• Connect with like-minded individuals who care about the environment.

Don’t miss out! Join The Wave of change, and let’s make our beaches cleaner and our communities more aware of the importance of preserving the environment.

To register, please follow this link: #EUBeachClaenup2024

The Agenda of the Campaign 

For more information, please contact:
Ms. Waed Al Ajarmeh
Communication Officer
Interreg NEXT MED Programme
Branch Office for the Eastern Mediterranean
walajarmeh@aseza.jo
+962797155681

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