Government Support (7.4.4)

Advising and supporting governments in developing clean energy and efficiency policies.

Introduction:

Al-Ahliyya Amman University (AAU) plays an active national role in advising and supporting government bodies on clean-energy planning, renewable-energy integration, and efficiency policy development.
Through its academic expertise, sustainability-focused centers, applied research, and participation in national events, AAU contributes to shaping public strategies that advance energy security, reduce environmental impact، and promote national sustainability goals.

AAU’s engagement includes policy consultations, expert participation in governmental workshops، delivery of specialized technical insights، and collaboration in forums focusing on clean energy, green architecture، climate action، and efficient resource use.
This role reinforces AAU’s commitment to SDG7 and positions the University as a trusted national partner in Jordan’s sustainability and clean-energy transformation.

Centers and Departments:

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1. Sustainability and International Ranking Center (SIRC)

Provides policy input, technical assessments، and sustainability guidance to governmental entities working on energy efficiency and climate action agendas.

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2. Faculty of Architecture and Design

Supports national bodies with expertise in green building design, energy-efficient construction، daylighting strategies، and sustainable urban development.

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3. Hourani Center for Applied Scientific Research (HCASR)

Provides scientific research, modeling, and applied studies related to renewable energy, smart systems، and sustainable infrastructure to inform public policy.

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4. Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE)

Advises on innovation-driven policy development related to clean technologies, low-carbon entrepreneurship، and sustainable economic growth.

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5. Global Engagement Center (GEC)

Facilitates international collaboration with global institutions, allowing AAU to transfer best practices in clean energy and policy design to national government partners.

Activities:

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1. National Workshop Participation – “Women on the Green Path”

AAU’s participation contributed expert perspectives on sustainable design and green-energy planning, supporting national-level awareness and guiding policy discussions.

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2. EV and Clean Mobility Partnership with KIA Jordan

The University promotes clean-energy transportation and provides policymakers with practical demonstrations of electric-vehicle infrastructure and sustainable mobility options.

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3. Smart-Building Demonstration & Policy Awareness Sessions

AAU’s smart-building systems—including efficient lighting, advanced HVAC، and automation—serve as a live demonstration model for government delegations studying energy-efficient public infrastructure.

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4. Participation in National Scientific Conferences

AAU faculty regularly present research on climate action, energy efficiency، and renewable-energy solutions at national scientific conferences attended by policymakers.

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5. Green Architecture & Urban Sustainability Outreach

Architectural faculty provide local municipalities and government departments with technical insights into sustainable urban development and building-energy regulation.

Impact Evaluation & Development Plan

A . Performance Evaluation

AAU provides structured advisory support to government entities through workshops, conferences، and policy consultations.
Academic experts offer practical guidance on clean-energy planning, green design, and efficient resource management.
Research centers contribute scientific evidence that informs policy formulation and national sustainability strategies.
Smart-building and clean-mobility demonstrations provide real-world examples for public-sector adoption.
University–government collaboration reflects mutual commitment to environmental leadership and national development priorities.
Activities align with SDG7 and national clean-energy ambitions.
B. Development Actions

Action 1: Develop a dedicated Government Advisory Portal that centralizes AAU’s expertise, services، and policy-relevant research.

Action 2: Publish an annual Government Support & Policy Advisory Report summarizing contributions and policy impacts.

Action 3: Offer specialized training for government officials on renewable-energy systems, energy auditing، and sustainable-design implementation.

Action 4: Expand participation in national policy committees and inter-institutional working groups focused on energy efficiency and green development.

Action 5: Introduce tracking indicators that measure how AAU’s contributions influence policy development and government decision-making.

C. Benchmarking & Best Practice

Adopted Global Best Practices:

- Based on international models for university–government collaboration in sustainable energy and policy innovation.
- Incorporates best practices from UNESCO, UNDP، and IRENA policy-development frameworks.

Localization to Jordan’s Context:

- Fully aligned with national energy strategies, public-sector sustainability priorities، and governmental climate-action agendas.
- Tailored to local environmental conditions، public infrastructure needs، and national development goals.

Future Goal (By 2028):

AAU aims to become a leading national advisory institution supporting government ministries، municipalities، and public agencies in developing advanced clean-energy and efficiency policies.

Institutional Integration Summary

Government support is deeply integrated into AAU’s mission through structured advisory mechanisms, research collaboration، and expert engagement.
By providing policy-relevant insights، sustainable-design expertise، and clean-energy demonstrations, the University contributes directly to Jordan’s national sustainability transformation.
Through this role, AAU strengthens its alignment with SDG7 and reinforces its leadership in supporting clean-energy policymaking.