Kingdom calls for assistance to mitigate environmental impact of refugee crisis

By Petra - Nov 12,2014 - Last updated at Nov 12,2014

AMMAN — The Council of Arab Environment Ministers on Wednesday approved a Jordanian proposal that urged Arab countries, international and regional organisations, and donor parties to provide assistance — to host countries of Syrian refugees — Jordan and Lebanon — to overcome the environmental impact of hosting large numbers of refugees.

Jordan presented the proposal during the council’s 26th session in Jeddah, according to Environment Minister Taher Shakhshir.

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