ICCSS Supports Jordan on Alignment with Union Civil Protection Mechanism and CBRN preparedness

Amman, June 25, 2024 – The International Centre for Chemical Safety and Security (ICCSS) and the Ministry of Interior of Jordan have signed on June 25, 2024 in Amman a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance Jordan's capacities in CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear) safety and security and align with Union Civil Protection Mechanism. The MoU was signed by HE Mazin Abdellah Hilal Al Farrayeh, the Minister of Interior of Jordan, and Amb. Krzysztof Paturej, ICCSS President. The ceremony was attended by Mr. Karol Lesniak, the Chargé d'Affaires of the Embassy of Poland, and senior Jordanian officials. The signing of the MoU marks a significant milestone, providing the momentum to initiate concrete and immediate actions to enhance Jordan's capacities in CBRN safety and security, align with the Union Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM), and establish Jordan as a regional hub for CBRN safety and security.

Core provisions: The MoU core goals include: building material, legal, administrative, and competence capacities for Jordan alignment with UCPM; Enhancing Jordan's regulatory CBRN frameworks and operational capabilities; Strengthening international cooperation, particularly with Poland; Enhancement of  societal resilience in civil protection. 

 

Road Map for Implementation: During the ceremony, a road map was agreed upon to implement the MoU. This road map outlines a structured plan to initiate concrete and immediate actions to enhance Jordan's capacities in CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear) safety and security, align with the Union Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM), and establish Jordan as a regional hub for CBRN safety and security. The road map is planned for a maximum of 2 years to be concluded with Jordan formally joining UCPM. However, most of these activities could be conducted in 2024, with the subsequent months focusing on internal work on legal, administrative, and operational aspects.

During the visit the ICCSS President conducted consultations with the General Directorate for Safety and Security, where she shared ICCSS experience in assisting to implement international agreements on CBRN and dangerous goods. He also met with Dr. Abdel Belbisi, President of Jordan Centre for Disease Control (JCDC). During this meeting it was agreed to start cooperation, as an element of ICCSS Jordan MoU, on public safety within broad CBRN safety and security.   

Quote from ICCSS President Krzysztof Paturej: "This MoU and the subsequent road map signify a strong ICCSS commitment to enhancing Jordan's CBRN safety and security capacities. The ICCSS will  share its expertise to align Jordan with Union Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM)and introduce societal resilience in civil protection. We are confident that with the support of our international partners, particularly Poland, Jordan will successfully align with the UCPM and become a regional leader in CBRN safety and security and UCPM implementation".

ICCSS Active Cooperation with Jordan: ICCSS has been actively cooperating with Jordan to enhance chemical safety and security. These efforts position ICCSS as a reliable partner for Jordan in enhancing CBRN safety and security.

 

ICCSS Active Cooperation with Jordan since 2018. ICCSS has been actively cooperating with Jordan to enhance chemical safety and security. Jordan joined several ICCSS led international activities, including EU funded projects. These efforts position ICCSS as a reliable partner for Jordan in enhancing CBRN safety and security and civil protection​​. Significant milestones include:

  1. Gap Analysis and Recommendations (2019): Conducted with G7 Global Partnership support.

Deliverable: Comprehensive report with a set of recommendations to enhance Jordan's regulatory frameworks on chemical safety and security, funded by the US DTRA.

  1. Chemical Safety and Security in ASEZA: Assistance with introduction of modern guidelines and practices and what led to improved coordination and preparedness against chemical misuse within the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA).
  2. Regional Center (ChemReg): Inaugurated in 2021 in Amman. ChemReg serves as a national and regional hub for chemical safety and security, supported by France within the G7 Global Partnership.
  3. Training Programs: Conducted training and certifying a group of Jordanian trainers on chemical safety and security, including through a female train the trainers scheme.

 

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