Water–Energy–Food–Climate Change Nexus in The Arab Cities: The Case of Amman City, Jordan

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dc.contributor.advisorKeough, Noel
dc.contributor.authorAl-Zu'bi, Maha
dc.contributor.committeememberPage, Robert
dc.contributor.committeememberMitchel, Carrie
dc.contributor.committeememberOwaygen, Marwan
dc.contributor.committeememberJordaan, Sarah Marie
dc.contributor.committeememberSiddiqi, Afreen
dc.date.accessioned2017-01-17T22:54:38Z
dc.date.available2017-01-17T22:54:38Z
dc.date.issued2017
dc.date.submitted2017en
dc.description.abstractThe primary objective of this research is to propose an integrated climate policy framework for Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) by conceptualizing ways in which the water–energy–food (WEF) nexus approach might help to achieve that objective. The research adopted a case study method using mixed techniques (interviews, ethnography, and survey) to consider various contextual factors (e.g., Arab region, Jordan, and Jabal Al Natheef community in Amman city). Data was examined from different perspectives to aid in validating the conclusions. In general, results show eight factors affecting Arab cities from advancing the WEF nexus approach: centralized governance, top-down planning and incoherent policy processes, regional instability, the socio-economic conditions, climate change impact, urbanization, scarcity of resources, and demographics. More specifically, in GAM, study findings disclosed many factors that would hinder the transition from the current “silo” to the proposed “nexus” approach. Some of these factors are related to the nature of relationships between GAM and central government; others are specific to GAM’s policymaking framework. Despite these challenges, some opportunities already exist that might advance the GAM climate policy framework, such as Jordan’s Decentralization Law and Jordan’s national climate change policy. However, downscaling and exploring the WEF nexus at the household level demonstrates discrepancies between householders and policy-makers in terms of WEF perceptions and priorities, low level of climate-change-related awareness, low level of participation, the significant relation between gender and the WEF nexus approach, and householders can make climate-friendly decisions in their daily routine. Exploration of the WEF nexus at various spatial levels points toward elements of integrated climate policy framework for GAM, such as enhancing the legal framework, establishing the Sustainability Office, enhancing communication and policy coordination, enhancing awareness and maintaining urban climate change dialogue, empowering the community, securing financial resources, and enhancing the policy-making process. Locating GAM as the focal point of intervention will provide policy-makers and practitioners with the necessary information and evidence base to make decisions that promote sustainable development. Since most of the Arab cities shared similar challenges, the research findings are also transferable and applicable to other Arab cities.en_US
dc.identifier.citationAl-Zu'bi, M. (2017). Water–Energy–Food–Climate Change Nexus in The Arab Cities: The Case of Amman City, Jordan (Doctoral thesis, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada). Retrieved from https://prism.ucalgary.ca. doi:10.11575/PRISM/28672en_US
dc.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/28672
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11023/3569
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisher.facultyEnvironmental Design
dc.publisher.facultyGraduate Studies
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Calgaryen
dc.publisher.placeCalgaryen
dc.rightsUniversity of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.
dc.subjectEducation--Social Sciences
dc.subjectUrban and Regional Planning
dc.subject.otherClimate policy
dc.subject.otherAmman city
dc.subject.otherJordan
dc.subject.otherArab cities
dc.subject.otherWater-energy-food nexus
dc.subject.otherHousehold
dc.titleWater–Energy–Food–Climate Change Nexus in The Arab Cities: The Case of Amman City, Jordan
dc.typedoctoral thesis
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of Calgary
thesis.degree.nameDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)
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