Jordan’s climate change governance framework: from silos to an intersectoral approach

Maha Al-Zu’bi ()
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Maha Al-Zu’bi: University of Calgary

Environment Systems and Decisions, 2016, vol. 36, issue 3, 277-301

Abstract: Abstract Jordan is not immune from climate change impacts. The complex characteristics (cross-boundary, multi-level, multi-sector, multi-agency settings, long-term challenges, and uncertainty) and long-term impacts of climate change confront Jordan’s decision-makers with a pressing question: Is the current governance framework adequate to respond coherently to the climate change impact, or is a new framework needed for future preparedness? To address this question, four qualitative research methods were applied to collect data reflecting diverse views about issues and in different contexts. Data were examined from different perspectives to aid in validating the conclusions. Results show that there are limitations in the current climate change governance framework. Better understanding of the intersectoral approach is necessary to develop appropriate adaptation and mitigation strategies that recognize the full extent of climate change vulnerability, rather than viewing single sectors in isolation. Accordingly, an intersectoral coordination roadmap was proposed to support the implementation of Jordan’s climate change policy (2013–2020).

Keywords: Climate change governance; Intersectoral coordination; Planning; Policy; Jordan (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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