Jordan Integrated Landscape Management Initiative (Jilmi)

The Jordan Integrated Landscape Management Initiative (JILMI) seeks to address climate-driven water scarcity and ecosystem degradation in Jordan. The project proposes a cross-sectoral approach to build climate resilience in the Jordan Rift Valley, Zarqa River Basin, and the Gulf of Aqaba. Key strategies include restoring degraded forests, reviving traditional 'Hima' herding practices, implementing small-scale sustainable energy technologies, and mainstreaming integrated landscape management (ILM) into national policy. The request seeks US$ 278,946.28 from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to conduct baseline assessments, gender analyses, and feasibility studies to inform a full funding proposal estimated at US$ 40 million.

• Jordan is one of the most water-deprived countries globally, with approximately 80% of its territory being arid land and only 7% arable land.
• Climate change projections for Jordan suggest a temperature increase of 1-2°C by 2030-2050, which may lead to diminished aquifers and the conversion of semi-arid lands into arid deserts.
• The influx of refugees from Syria, Yemen, and Iraq has exacerbated ecological pressures and water scarcity while increasing the economic burden on the state.
• The JILMI project targets three specific geographic areas for resilience building: the Jordan Rift Valley, the Zarqa River Basin, and the Gulf of Aqaba.
• The proposed intervention strategy consists of four main components: building a resilient natural resource base, utilizing innovative sustainable energy technologies, strengthening socio-economic adaptive capacity, and mainstreaming ILM best practices into national planning.
• Specific adaptation measures under consideration include the restoration of degraded forests, the revival of the traditional 'Hima' community herding system, and the promotion of low-input water-harvesting techniques.
• The project aims to reduce emissions through reforestation, sustainable rangeland and watershed management, and the deployment of small-scale renewable energy systems such as solar cooking stoves and household biogas units.
• The project intends to reach approximately 150,000 direct beneficiaries and an estimated 1.5 million indirect beneficiaries, representing about 20% of the Jordanian population.
• The total estimated cost for the full project is approximately US$ 40 million, with a proposed implementation period of 8 years.
• The project will be implemented by a consortium of six national NGOs led by the IUCN and supported by UN Environment.

APA

Green Climate Fund (2018). Jordan Integrated Landscape Management Initiative (Jilmi). https://www.greenclimate.fund/sites/default/files/document/ppf-application-jordan-integrated-landscape-management-initiative-jilmi.pdf

Chicago

Green Climate Fund. Jordan Integrated Landscape Management Initiative (Jilmi). 2018. https://www.greenclimate.fund/sites/default/files/document/ppf-application-jordan-integrated-landscape-management-initiative-jilmi.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{greenclimatefund2018jordan, author = {{Green Climate Fund}}, title = {{Jordan Integrated Landscape Management Initiative (Jilmi)}}, institution = {Green Climate Fund}, year = {2018}, month = aug, url = {https://www.greenclimate.fund/sites/default/files/document/ppf-application-jordan-integrated-landscape-management-initiative-jilmi.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }