Climate change
Adaptation in West-Asia Region: Case study of Jordan
Nawafleh Awad
Disaster Advances; Vol. 15(7); 34-46;
doi: https://doi.org/10.25303/1507da034046; (2022)
Abstract
Undoubtable, climate change has become a reality on earth causing a variety of consequences.
Glacier melts, changing weather patterns, extreme weather events and higher sea
level are conclusive evidences implying extraordinary conditions on earth. Furthermore,
measurements of weather variables provide additional proof by noticing trends of
temperature and rainfall as well as climate models projections. Carbon dioxide levels
after industrialisation period have reached unprecedented levels based on scientific
evidences. The impact of climate change is noticeable at global scale; however,
some regions are more affected. West Asia is one of the highly affected regions
due to the predominant arid to semi-arid climate and limited rainfall rates. Jordan
in particular, is a West-Asia's country inside west Asia boundary that is highly
affected by climate change consequences as a result of its limited water resources.
Jordan's climate models predict higher level of temperature and lower levels of
rainfall.
Fortunately, many global initiatives are making great efforts towards dealing with
climate change, however, it is not a simple mission as long as many developed and
rising economies compete to grow faster. Therefore, it makes sense to follow a realistic
approach that aims to respond to climate change within possible limits. This can
be done through adopting adaptation and mitigation strategies. Nature-based solutions
represent one of the adaptation options, if mainstreamed in policy, will definitely
support response and adaptation to climate change.
