Consultative Sessions in Madaba and Karak to Develop a Climate Change Adaptation Plan with the Participation of Local Communities and Civil Society Organizations
As part of its ongoing commitment to climate-resilient development in Jordan, Scientific Sustainable Vision for Engineering and Environment (SSV), in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), led two community consultation sessions in the governorates of Madaba and Karak. These sessions were held under the framework of the “Building Resilience to Climate Change in Jordan through Improving Water Use Efficiency in the Agriculture Sector (BRCCJ)” project.
The consultations aimed to lay the groundwork for a participatory plan to engage local communities and civil society organizations (CSOs) in climate change adaptation efforts. SSV is supporting the design and facilitation of this process, ensuring that it is locally informed and aligned with the broader objectives of the BRCCJ project.
The sessions brought together local associations, farmers, municipal staff, and female-headed households to explore priorities and challenges related to climate change adaptation in agriculture. With a target of reaching at least 15 CSOs and engaging over 500 participants, the program emphasizes inclusive participation and community-led action.
SSV’s team, led by Director Dr. Eyad Batarseh, facilitated the discussions and technical inputs, which focused on enhancing water use efficiency, identifying area-specific climate vulnerabilities, and gathering local knowledge to shape tailored adaptation strategies. These initial sessions in Madaba and Karak will be followed by similar engagements in Ma’an and Tafileh.
By working directly with local stakeholders, SSV aims to ensure that the outcomes of these sessions feed into actionable, community-driven adaptation plans that reflect the unique social, environmental, and agricultural contexts of each region.
The BRCCJ project, valued at USD 33.25 million, is being implemented by FAO and focuses on four climate-vulnerable governorates in the Dead Sea Basin—Madaba, Karak, Tafileh, and Ma’an. It supports Jordan’s long-term vision for climate-resilient water management in the agriculture sector and strengthens national capacities to address water stress driven by climate change.
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