The Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research for Administrative Affairs, Professor Adnan Ibrahim Al-Jumaili, participated in a regional workshop in Amman, Jordan, on the "Enhancing Decarbonisation through Energy Efficiency in Buildings in Iraq" project.

The five-year project is supported by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The workshop focused on developing regulatory and legislative frameworks to improve energy efficiency in buildings, reduce pressure on the national electricity grid, and lower greenhouse gas emissions.

Discussions covered the development of Building Energy Efficiency Codes (BEEC), Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS), and the establishment of an Energy Efficiency Centre (EEC) to provide technical guidance, training, capacity building, and support for energy policies in the construction sector.

During the workshop, Professor Al-Jumaili emphasised that effective monitoring, evaluation, and public awareness are essential to the project's success. He also highlighted the importance of coordination among the project's steering committee, which includes representatives from several ministries, relevant professional bodies, and the private sector, to maximise the project's benefits for Iraq.