Science and Environment

The American Center of Oriental Research - ACOR
Conducts archaeological, social and scientific research. Includes information on ACOR's projects, affiliated excavations, library and publications.
http://www.bu.edu/acor/

BirdLife Middle East
An International BirdLife partner. The site features information on the Middle East office, and important bird areas in the region.
http://www.birdlifemed.org/

The Friends of Environment Society - FOE
An independent, non-profit, non-governmental organization specialized in environmental education. The site features information about its projects and activities.
http://www.foe.org.jo/

Higher Council for Science and Technology
An independent institution entrusted with the planning, coordination and implementation of science and technology in collaboration with related institutions.
http://www.hcst.gov.jo/

Islamic Academy of Sciences - IAS
International NGO of scientists and scholars working for Third World development in science, technology, natural resources, environment, water and food issues. Includes information on publications and activities.
http://www.ias-worldwide.org/

Jordanian Astronomical Society - JAS
Includes information about the Society, membership, astronomical events, activities, articles and useful links.
http://www.jas.org.jo/

Jordanian Network for Environmentally Friendly Industries - JNEFI
A non-profit non-governmental network of industries seeking to find economical solutions to their environmental problems. Information about membership, partners, and events.
http://www.jnefi.foe.org.jo/

Pella Museum
Online exhibits of the paleontology and geology of the country.
http://www.pellamuseum.org/

Restoration and Site Development at Umm El-Jimal
Includes information about Umm El-Jimal restoration project - 1972 to 1993. Presents other publications on the site including 'Umm El-Jimal: Gem of the Black Desert', and annual reports from the Jordanian Department of Antiquities.
http://www.calvin.edu/academic/archaeology/uj/publicat/reports/develop.htm

Royal Scientific Society
An independent, non-profit organization conducting scientific and technological research and developmental work related to the development process in Jordan.
http://www.rss.gov.jo/

The Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature (RSCN)
Conserving the biodiversity of Jordan and integrating its conservation programmes with socio-economic development, while promoting protection of the natural environment. Includes adventures, actions, training, nature centre and membership.
http://www.rscn.org.jo/