Jordan Green Building Council
Location: Amman, Jordan
The mission of the Jordan GBC is to introduce, promote and advocate for appropriate green building concepts and practices in the Jordanian building & construction sector. However, we look forward to evolving and expanding into a recognized regional leader in developing and implementing innovative green building practices in every possible aspect.
During the set up phase of the Jordan GBC global and regional models and concerns were taken into account as well as the national response and priorities for addressing such issues. Moreover, differentiating factors, we believe, will assist in positioning Jordan and its Green Building Council on regional and international levels. It should be emphasized that the our strategic direction is the result of our vision and would be subject to review as we move ahead with implementing the strategy and getting more people on board. Our common belief in the cause is what brought us together and we will continue to work with hearts and minds focused on making a difference. Our team strongly realizes that the success of the Jordanian GBC will only be possible if we could reach out to all the groups in the society and discover their relevant interest and added value.
In 29 May 2009, the Jordan GBC Core Founding Group received – and in response to the Expression of Interest sent to the World Green Building Council – a letter of approval from the World GBC granting the group sole authority to establish the Jordan GBC, along with a support letter for sponsors. The group is given one year to apply for emerging member status.
In August 2009, the Jordan GBC accepted the generous invitation from the Development Zones Commission (DZC) to be physically incubated at the DZC's premises for at least a period of one year. The DZC has also been hosting the founding board meetings since July 2009. Prior to that, Jordan Architect Society (JAS) kindly hosted the founding board's meetings. The JGBC deeply appreciates this support.
In December 2009, Jordan GBC became officially a Jordanian non-for-profit organization.
Our Vision
To evolve and expand into a recognized regional leader in developing and implementing innovative green building practices in every possible aspect.
Our Mission
To introduce, promote and advocate for appropriate green building concepts and practices in the Jordanian building & construction sector.
Guiding Principles
- Promote a culture of professionalism that acknowledges differences and builds upon commonalities
- Reach out to global responsibilities through local concerns
- Create and maintain an independent entity guided by high ethical standards with an ultimate goal of contributing to a sustainable way of living
- Follow a transparent approach that guarantees the participation and involvement of all our stakeholders
- Optimize the potential of all members through acknowledging the value of diversity and special skills
- Commit to serving the common cause while avoiding conflict of interest
The founding members are developing a strategic plan for establishing the Jordanian GBC that includes the following key objectives and activities spread over three main phases (I. Founding Phase, II. Pilot Phase and III. Full functionality Phase):
- Awareness Raising and Partnerships
- Market Transformation
- Education and Capacity Development
- Policy Development and Advocacy
The following four working committees are established to assist in the various functions and activities under the JGBC:
- Legal, Organizational and Membership Committee (LOC)
- Outreach Committee (OC)
- Technical Committee (TC)
- Educational Committee (EC)
