Jordan reveals wide-ranging plan to curb emissions

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Arab kingdom is the first Middle Eastern nation to submit its climate action strategy, outlining plans to boost energy supply as insecurity grows

The Arab Kingdom of Jordan yesterday submitted its Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) ahead of December's Paris Climate Summit, unveiling a comprehensive plan to limit its carbon emissions...

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