International Water Management Institute Announces New Partnerships for Climate Resilience Initiative

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The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) has announced new partnerships with national implementing bodies as part of the "Jahez" project, a climate resilience initiative carried out under the guidance of Jordan's Ministry of Environment and Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation, with support from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). The new partnerships aim to advance the implementation of localized climate actions, drawing on partners' technical expertise and grassroots networks, to deliver practical, community-driven climate solutions, particularly for Jordan's most vulnerable populations.

Key Takeaways:

  • The "Jahez" project is a climate resilience initiative carried out by the IWMI, in partnership with the Jordanian Ministry of Environment and Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation, and supported by the UK FCDO.
  • The project aims to promote the use of climate and weather information to reduce disaster risks and scale up nature-based solutions in the cities of Irbid, Ramtha, and Azraq, Jordan.
  • The project has onboarded the Royal Scientific Society and the Climate Action Network Jordan (CAN) as its newest national partners.
  • Jeremy Stone, the project's leader, emphasized the importance of onboarding national partners to implement locally-led climate strategies.
  • The "Partnership and Onboarding" workshop brought together representatives from key ministries, municipal leaders, international development agencies, and technical experts to align strategies and coordinate efforts.
  • The "Jahez" project seeks to strengthen the adaptive capacity of refugees and host communities facing climate-related risks across Jordan.

Statistics:

  • Jordan is one of the world's most water-scarce countries. (Source: IWMI)
  • Jordan hosts one of the highest per-capita refugee populations globally. (Source: IWMI)
  • The "Jahez" project operates in the cities of Irbid, Ramtha, and Azraq, Jordan. (Source: IWMI)

Sources:

  • Jordan News Agency (July 28, 2025)
  • International Water Management Institute (IWMI) statement (no date provided)
  • UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)