Navigating the Currents: Land Use Challenges Amidst Water and Food Security Debates and Social Media Misperceptions

Nadejda Komendantova (), Hossein Hassani, Mohammad Reza Yeganegi, Ahmed Al Salaymeh and Louy Qoaider
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Nadejda Komendantova: Cooperation and Transformative Governance Group, International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), 2361 Laxenburg, Austria
Hossein Hassani: Cooperation and Transformative Governance Group, International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), 2361 Laxenburg, Austria
Mohammad Reza Yeganegi: Cooperation and Transformative Governance Group, International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), 2361 Laxenburg, Austria
Ahmed Al Salaymeh: Mechanical Engineering Department, School of Engineering, The University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan
Louy Qoaider: Energy Efficient Water Sector (EEWS), GIZ Water and Energy Cluster—Jordan, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, 53113 Bonn, Germany

Land, 2024, vol. 13, issue 9, 1-17

Abstract: This research aims to understand the complexities of energy deployment requiring nexus governance solutions. Nexus governance involves coordinating decision-making across policy areas and sectors, seeking compromise among stakeholders with varying positions. The challenge lies in coordinating diverse sectors and stakeholders amidst potentially conflicting priorities and interests. Moreover, social media significantly influence stakeholders’ perceptions and actions, serving as a platform for idea exchange and mobilization but also contributing to echo chambers and polarization. This study examines the impact of social media on perceptions of the oil shale project in Al Attarat, Jordan, focusing on the intersections of social, economic, and environmental concerns. The findings highlight that social media significantly influences public discourse, often skewing perceptions with misperceptions about land use, water, and food security. Analyzing key social media narratives reveals that food security is a primary concern, with energy and water security also gaining attention, though less prominently. Furthermore, misinformation has exacerbated tensions among stakeholders, leading to polarized views and resistance to proposed governance solutions. This research underscores the need for effective strategies to counter misinformation and promote informed dialogue.

Keywords: nexus governance; land use challenges; policy and intersectoral coordination; social media impact; perception analysis (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q15 Q2 Q24 Q28 Q5 R14 R52 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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