AMMAN — The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources on Thursday convened a steering committee meeting for the “Promoting Zero-Energy Houses and Buildings in Jordan” project, implemented in cooperation with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), with the participation of representatives from partner entities. Speaking during the meeting, Ministry Secretary General Amani Azzam underscored the importance of the ongoing partnership with JICA, praising the agency’s technical support for national initiatives in energy efficiency and climate action. She said the cooperation reflects a shared commitment to sustainable development and energy security, according to a ministry statement. Azzam described the buildings sector as a “key and promising” area for reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions, noting that the transition towards zero-energy buildings in Jordan represents both an environmental priority and a strategic economic and social objective aligned with national energy and climate policies. During the meeting, ministry and JICA teams presented working papers reviewing project progress, next year’s action plan, implemented activities and key recommendations.