Amman Children’s Climate Academy and Park

Amman, Jordan

Mayor

Dr. Yousef Al Shawarbeh

Start of Project

10/01/2023

End of Project

March 2026

https://mayorsmigrationcouncil.org/news/amman-project/

Overview

The Amman Children’s Climate Academy and Park (2023–ongoing) is the Greater Amman Municipality’s pledge to transform an underused space near Al-Hussein Refugee Camp into an inclusive public park and the city’s first Children’s Climate Academy, designed to strengthen social cohesion and promote climate education for refugee and Jordanian children.

Reported Impact [as of November 2025]

Implemented with support from the Mayors Migration Council’s Global Cities Fund and developed through participatory workshops with refugee and host communities, the project integrates climate-adaptive green infrastructure, child-friendly recreational areas, and hands-on environmental learning. 

To date, Amman has mobilised nearly USD 600,000 in co-funding, advanced participatory design with youth and families, and embedded child-centred climate education into municipal programming. The main challenges—funding gaps and coordination needs—were addressed through resource mobilisation, strengthened partnerships, and a commitment to institutionalising the Academy for long-term sustainability.

Call to Local Action - Priority Objectives

Minimising the drivers of forced displacement, including climate change and environmental drivers

Protecting those most vulnerable

Realising socio-economic inclusion