Middle East and North Africa
Jordan is exposed to natural hazards such as earthquakes, flash floods and drought. Due to high population growth and density, and physical infrastructure vulnerabilities, the frequent seismic activity in the region can have a serious impact. Flash floods are also increasing due to rapid urbanization and insufficient drainage systems. Recurrent droughts have caused economic stress especially on agriculture, with adverse implications for food security, which is already strained due to the massive influx of refugee populations. It is expected that climate change will increase the frequency and intensity of such extreme weather events.
In 2017, at the government’s request, the CADRI Partnership facilitated an assessment of the disaster risk management system in Jordan, covering eight sectors: construction and housing, infrastructure, agriculture, environment, water resource management, cultural heritage, education, and health. The assessment provided the first comprehensive, multisectoral diagnosis of national capacities, and its findings and recommendations informed the development of the National Disaster Risk Reduction Strategy (2019–2022). It also helped strengthen institutional coordination by engaging over 150 stakeholders from government, civil society, and international partners, creating a common evidence base for DRR planning. As a direct result, Jordan established a National DRR Platform to oversee implementation of the strategy, advanced risk-sensitive urban and land-use planning, and integrated DRR priorities into sectoral policies, including education, health, and agriculture.
ENGLISHJordan Impact Study 2022
8 Feb 2023
EnglishJordan - Capacity Diagnosis Report
15 May 2017
EnglishJordan - Country Story
15 May 2017