introduced as the basis for strategies for IWRM. Consider the roles of local authorities and river basin organizations (RBOs) in adaptation strategies when drafting an IWRM plan. Legal frameworks, economics and health, and other variable conditional elements that have been analysed from the corner stone for implementation of IWRM and are decisive in how it contributes to climate change adaptation. During evaluation, results must be measured against indicators, taking into consideration the adaptation measures proposed in the plan. Throughout the process, stakeholder involvement is essential so that the results of the impacts assessment and strategic choice are owned by the implementing agencies. The range of solutions and strategies has been broadened over time by improvements in technologies. What has changed is our understanding and implementation of the integrated ensemble of water management measures that conform to modern principles and policies. A catchment is composed of many users, who reside upstream and downstream of each other. Strategy Development and Planning for Adaptation Jordan has distinguished experience in the region in water policy formulation especially with regards to demand management, stakeholder participation, and public-private partnerships that are considered major achievements towards IWRM implementation. Nevertheless, there are some challenges that may impede policy implementation, for example, institutional roles of all actors are still not well defined, there is still a need for updating existing laws that regulate groundwater abstraction and more importantly the inadequate technical and institutional capabilities in the water sectors. Moreover, insufficient financial resources and the carrying capacity of water infrastructure may further delay policy implementation. IWRM is the key process that should be used in the water sector for water-related developments and measures, and hence for achieving the water-related MDGs. However, the potential impacts of climate change and associated increasing climate variability need to be sufficiently incorporated into IWRM plans. IWRM should form the encompassing paradigm for coping with natural climate variability and the prerequisite for adapting to the consequences of global warming and associated climate change under conditions of uncertainty. Adaptation is a process by which individuals, communities and countries seek to cope with the consequences of climate change, including climate variability. It should lead to harmonization with countries’ more pressing development priorities such as poverty
introduced as the basis for strategies for IWRM. Consider the roles of local authorities and river basin organizations (RBOs) in adaptation strategies when drafting an IWRM plan. Legal frameworks, economics and health, and other variable conditional elements that have been analysed from the corner stone for implementation of IWRM and are decisive in how it contributes to climate change adaptation. During evaluation, results must be measured against indicators, taking into consideration the adaptation measures proposed in the plan. Throughout the process, stakeholder involvement is essential so that the results of the impacts assessment and strategic choice are owned by the implementing agencies. The range of solutions and strategies has been broadened over time by improvements in technologies. What has changed is our understanding and implementation of the integrated ensemble of water management measures that conform to modern principles and policies. A catchment is composed of many users, who reside upstream and downstream of each other. Strategy Development and Planning for Adaptation Jordan has distinguished experience in the region in water policy formulation especially with regards to demand management, stakeholder participation, and public-private partnerships that are considered major achievements towards IWRM implementation. Nevertheless, there are some challenges that may impede policy implementation, for example, institutional roles of all actors are still not well defined, there is still a need for updating existing laws that regulate groundwater abstraction and more importantly the inadequate technical and institutional capabilities in the water sectors. Moreover, insufficient financial resources and the carrying capacity of water infrastructure may further delay policy implementation. IWRM is the key process that should be used in the water sector for water-related developments and measures, and hence for achieving the water-related MDGs. However, the potential impacts of climate change and associated increasing climate variability need to be sufficiently incorporated into IWRM plans. IWRM should form the encompassing paradigm for coping with natural climate variability and the prerequisite for adapting to the consequences of global warming and associated climate change under conditions of uncertainty. Adaptation is a process by which individuals, communities and countries seek to cope with the consequences of climate change, including climate variability. It should lead to harmonization with countries’ more pressing development priorities such as poverty
ENV_STUDY_Jordan_Policy%20option%20foo%20cc%20adapt%20and%20leg%20Review_For%20print.docx