EcoPeaceFriends of the Earth Middle East in association with the University of Miami Supporting the

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EcoPeace/Friends of the Earth Middle East in
association with the University of Miami
Supporting the Jordan River Valley Mayors Forum

Petra III Summit Conference of Nobel Laureates
Building a Better World
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Cross Border Community Cooperation

• 17 communities focused on common water issue
• Project staff person in each community
• Partner with municipality, school and/or
  community center
• Create Water Trustees, Adult groups and Mayors
  networks

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Undertaking Research Awareness Campaigns
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Community Cross Border Awareness
Undertake Joint Meetings Youth and
Adult. Launch of Joint Petitions Work with
professional planners
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Youth Water Trustees Rain Water Harvesting
Ecological Gardens
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Jordan River Valley Mayors Forum
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Concrete First Step for River Rehabilitation
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King Abdullah I Rotenberg Project
The Rotenberg Lake was built in the 1920s in
the Yarmuk Valley north of its junction with the
Jordan River. The hydroelectric plant and the
Rotenberg Lake ceased to function in 1948.
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Access to the Jordan River

• Today, the Lower Jordan River is a closed
  military zone.
• Access is crucial to raise awareness and gather
  support for the rehabilitation of the Jordan
  River .

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Proposed Joint Solutions
Developing the area of the old Hydroelectric
Power Station in Bakoora as a Bird Sanctuary and
a tourism joint venture.
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King Abdullah I Rotenberg Peace Park

• Addressing main environmental problems identified
  by the Jordanian Local communities Untreated
  sewerage, Limited job opportunities and Lack of
  public parks.
• Creating incentive to rehabilitate the lower
  parts of the Jordan River

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King Abdullah I Rotenberg Peace Park

• The projects prominant natural advantages
• Infrustructure exists
• Located on a main bird migration path
• Enjoys a Special Regime status

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King Abdullah I Rotenberg Peace Park
The creation of a protected area on both sides of
the river will provide greater opportunities for
biodiversity protection, cooperative management,
joint research programs and collaboration on
nature-based tourism.
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King Abdullah I Rotenberg Peace Park
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King Abdullah I Rotenberg Peace Park
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King Abdullah I Rotenberg Peace Park
The Mayors have signed a Memorandum of
Understanding to create the Peace Park that would
restore pride of place to the river valley,
create new opportunities for the local
populations and promote peace between the two
countries.