Wadi for Sustainable Ecosystems Development is a national, non-profit environmental organization established in 2018 and officially registered with the Jordanian Ministry of Environment. From its headquarters in Amman and through field operations across multiple regions in Jordan, including Al Balqa, Madaba, Mafraq and Aqaba, Wadi is committed to becoming a regional center of excellence in ecosystem restoration. 

Wadi implements ecosystem restoration projects through science-based, community-led approaches that aim to restore lost biodiversity, stabilize soils, increase biomass, protect watersheds and support carbon sequestration. 

This is achieved through the restoration of degraded forests, rangelands and watersheds. Water Resilience is embedded across all Wadi's projects through the use of micro-catchments, water harvesting techniques, and erosion control measures. 

Native Seedlings are produced locally by community members using water-efficient methods in community-based nurseries. Communities are engaged throughout all phases of project implementation and are fostered as long-term stewards of restored landscapes. This engagement supports livelihood improvement while promoting learning through training, mentorship and knowledge exchange. 

All project implementation activities align with the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021–2030). 

Wadi's methodology is grounded in the Target Plant Concept, which identifies the most suitable plant species, genetically and physiologically, for planting at the right location at the optimal time within the planting season. This method ensures that the right plant species is planted in the right location, at the optimal time. This approach significantly improves seedling survival, resilience, and overall restoration success, maximizing the ecological impact of Wadi’s restoration programs. 

To complement this approach, Wadi’s work spans Jordan’s arid, semi-arid, and select Mediterranean ecosystems, enabling interventions that respond to the country’s diverse ecological contexts. Its restoration efforts are guided by internationally recognized standards and strengthened through the integration of traditional and local knowledge, ensuring that scientific rigor is paired with place-based experience. Together, these elements reinforce the quality, adaptability, and long-term sustainability of Wadi’s restoration outcomes across diverse landscapes. 

Wadi accomplishments include 3,500+ people trained in restoration and nursery practices; 1.35+ million native seedlings propagated and planted; 1,600+ short-term economic opportunities generated; up to 90% seedling survival rates in select sites; 2,300+ hectares of degraded land restored; and 65+ full-time jobs created. 

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