Conceptualising nature-based solutions: addressing environmental challenges in the city of Amman, Jordan

Fabiano Lemes de Oliveira, Salam Mare’e, Rawan Khattab, Hadeel Alqatamin, Ahmad Younis, Kate Crinion, Hua Zhong, Ibrahim Zakarya Kaddour and Tania Sharmin

Urban Research & Practice, 2025, vol. 18, issue 1, 6-28

Abstract: This article explores the conceptualisation and applicability of nature-based solutions (NBS) in the semi-arid context of Amman, Jordan. Through a Delphi survey, interviews and literature review, it investigates local experts’ views, concluding that NBS are a viable approach, even in context of water scarcity and high urban temperatures. Our results advocate for a paradigm shift towards a balanced relationship between urbanisation and nature, the integration of nature-based thinking into educational systems and continuous development and training for planners and local officers. Cross-sector collaboration, a solid participatory framework, and financial mechanisms for pilot cases are essential for this transformative shift.

Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1080/17535069.2024.2313211

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