The Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature(RSCN)

Overview

The Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature (RSCN) is an independent national organization devoted to the conservation of Jordan's natural resources. RSCN has been given the responsibility by the government to care for and protect the Kingdom’s biodiversity. As such, it is one of the few national organizations in the Middle East to be granted such a public mandate. RSCN has gained a wide global fame for its pioneering work in integrating nature conservation programms with socio-economic development.

As a result of its pioneering conservation work, RSCN has achieved international recognition and acclaim. Managing the nature resources of Jordan is done by setting up protected areas to safeguard the best wildlife and scenic areas as well as breeding endangered species to save them from extinction. In addition to enforcing governmental laws to protect wildlife, controlling illegal hunting and raising awareness of environmental issues through educational programs. Ultimately, promoting the sustainable use of natural resources.

Category:
National and Regional NGO
Sectors of Interest:
Economic Growth, Women Rights and Empowerment, Environment and Energy, Water and Wastewater, Tourism
Sub Sectors of Interest:
Biodiversity, Eco-tourism, Energy education and training, Environmental education and training , Environmental research, Natural resources management, Small-medium enterprises development, Water resources management
Type of Service:
Advocacy and awareness raising, Environmental Services, ICT Solutions
Locations:
Jordan
Headquarters:
Jordan

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Name	Category	Countries of Coverage	Sectors & Services
World Bank	Bilateral and Multilateral Agency	Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Yemen	Agriculture, Child Rights, Economic Growth, Education, Entrepreneurship, Environment and Energy, Health, Industry, Information Communication and Technology, Infrastructure, Social Development, Trade, Urban & Rural Development, Water and Wastewater, Women Rights and Empowerment, Youth Empowerment
BirdLife International	International Organization	Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, Qatar, Syria, Tunisia	Women Rights and Empowerment, Youth Empowerment, Environment and Energy, Humanitarian aid, Climate Change and Global WarmingResearch and assessment, Advocacy and awareness raising, Monitoring and evaluation
ADA	International Organization	Morocco, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates	Economic Growth, Entrepreneurship, Youth Empowerment, AgricultureCapacity building and training, Financial Management and Services, Institutional Strengthening
Tour du Valat	International Organization	Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates	Environment and EnergyResearch and assessment, Advocacy and awareness raising, Capacity building and training
Hanns Seidel Foundation	International Organization	Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, Syria, Tunisia	Education, Economic Growth, Democratic Governance, Women Rights and Empowerment, Youth Empowerment, Child Rights, Environment and EnergyAdvocacy and awareness raising, Capacity building and training, Media and communication, Institutional Strengthening, Policy and legislative reform
Arab Bank	Corporate Funder	Egypt, Jordan, Palestine, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates	Health, Economic Growth, Democratic Governance, Environment and Energy, Food Security
Du	Corporate Funder	United Arab Emirates	Entrepreneurship, Environment and Energy, Waste Management
ADE	Consulting Firm	Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Syria, Turkey, Yemen	Agriculture, Democratic Governance, Economic Growth, Education, Entrepreneurship, Food Security, Health, Humanitarian aid, Women Rights and Empowerment, Youth EmpowermentCapacity building and training, Financial Management and Services, Institutional Strengthening, Monitoring and evaluation
UNDP	Bilateral and Multilateral Agency	Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Yemen	Agriculture, Arts and Culture, Democratic Governance, Economic Growth, Education, Entrepreneurship, Environment and Energy, Human Rights, Humanitarian aid, Industry, Infrastructure, Refugees and Migration, Trade, Urban & Rural Development, Waste Management, Water and Wastewater, Women Rights and Empowerment, Youth Empowerment
UNESCO	Bilateral and Multilateral Agency	Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Yemen	Arts and Culture, Democratic Governance, Education, Environment and Energy, Human Rights, Infrastructure, Media Development, Tourism, Urban & Rural Development, Women Rights and Empowerment, Youth Empowerment
USAID	Bilateral and Multilateral Agency	Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Yemen	Agriculture, Arts and Culture, Democratic Governance, Economic Growth, Education, Entrepreneurship, Health, Human Rights, Humanitarian aid, Information Communication and Technology, Refugees and Migration, Social Development, Tourism, Trade, Urban & Rural Development, Water and Wastewater, Women Rights and Empowerment, Youth Empowerment
African Academy of Sciences	International Organization	Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia	Climate Change and Global Warming, Environment and Energy, Information Communication and Technology, Waste Management, Water and WastewaterCapacity building and training, Environmental Services, Monitoring and evaluation, Research and assessment
Association for Forests Development and Conservation (AFDC)	National and Regional NGO	Lebanon	Climate Change and Global Warming, Environment and Energy, TourismAdvocacy and awareness raising, Environmental Services
Mercy Corps	International Organization	Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Sudan, Syria, Yemen	Economic Growth, Food Security, Water and Wastewater, Women Rights and EmpowermentAdvocacy and awareness raising, Capacity building and training, Monitoring and evaluation
European Commission	Bilateral and Multilateral Agency	Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Palestine, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, Yemen	Economic Growth, Humanitarian aid, Refugees and Migration
GIZ	International Organization	Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Yemen	Democratic Governance, Economic Growth, EntrepreneurshipCapacity building and training, Institutional Strengthening
Global Affairs Canada	Bilateral and Multilateral Agency	Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Yemen	Democratic Governance, Economic Growth, Humanitarian aid
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