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Jordanians on the frontline of climate change, turn to permaculture

April 2, 2019 By Robbie hewson 4 Comments

Olive, lemon and palm trees provide shade over the small garden where Abu ElHajj recently started growing carrots, tomatoes, beans and herbs.Surrounded by arid cliffs and a harsh desert landscape, it seems an unlikely place to start cultivating food. 'Geoff taught us how to work with nature, not against it'- Abu ElHajj Facing drought and rising temperatures, Jordan is on the frontline of climate change. Overgrazing and inappropriate cultivation practices have contributed to increasing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General Tagged With: Aid Projects, Community, geoff lawton, Greening the Desert, Jordan Valley Permaculture Project, Permaculture, Permaculture Projects

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