Jordan Direct Action: National Flood Mapping Programme
Floods and flash floods are frequent events in Jordan that affect lives, assets and livelihoods. Based on a request from the Government of Jordan, SDC will support the relevant institutions in establishing a national approach for integrated flood risks management. The support will set the basis for flood hazards and risks mapping and for a coordinated risk management. SDC in collaboration with the Federal Office for Environment will facilitate transferring Switzerland's profound experience in this domain.
Land/Region | Thema | Periode | Budget |
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Jordanien |
Klimawandel & Umwelt Wasser
Reduktion von Katastrophenrisiken DRR
Wassersektorpolitik |
01.01.2022
- 30.04.2026 |
CHF 1’666’931
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- The governance framework for establishing the national flood mapping processes is established
- Flood mapping technical unit is established
- Preliminary flood maps (hazard indication map) for the more densely populated areas established
- Hot spots identified
- Detailed mapping process applied in one hotspot (pilot region Aqaba or similar)
- Central State of South East
- SDC Field Office
- SDC Direct action project in partnership with the Federal Office for the Environment
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Sektor nach Kategorisierung des Entwicklungshilfeekomitees der OECD DISASTER PREVENTION AND PREPAREDNESS
WASSERVERSORGUNG & SIEDLUNGSHYGIENE
Sub-Sektor nach Kategorisierung des Entwicklungshilfeekomitees der OECD Katastrophenprävention und Katastrophenschutz
Politik und Verwaltung im Wasserbereich
Querschnittsthemen Projekt unterstützt auch Verbesserungen in der Partnerorganisation
Unterstützungsform Eigenes Programm der DEZA
Projektnummer 7F10583
Hintergrund |
Jordan is exposed to multiple natural and man-made hazards, and due to the rugged landscapes with various slope characteristics, climatic patterns, and soil natures, it has always been prone to floods and flash floods. Incidents of flash flooding have claimed the lives of hundreds of people over the years and affected the lives, assets, activities, and livelihoods of thousands in addition to affecting the environment. Setting the appropriate mitigation measures requires a deep understanding of the risk elements, the hazard, the exposure, the vulnerability, and the coping capacity. The technical and governance frameworks for guiding the process in Jordan is not fully established and the capacities of the relevant stakeholders need augmentation. Numerous initiatives exist or are ongoing for flood hazard assessment but they are fragmented, disconnected from the application, and need to be further developed within an integrated approach under the leadership of the Jordanians authorities. |
Ziele | The overall goal of the project is to enhance the understanding and governance of the flood risks in Jordan through setting-up a national flood mapping programme. |
Zielgruppen |
Direct beneficiaries: 21 Ministries, national entities and research institutes involved in DRM and national planning processes. Indirect beneficiaries: the whole population of Jordan, communities, cities, private sector, and investors. Other target groups include regulatory entities, academia, media, and relevant UN-agencies and INGOs. |
Mittelfristige Wirkungen |
Outcome 1: A national system/ framework for flood risks mapping is set-up. Outcome 2: The technical staff from the relevant governmental institutions have the knowledge, skills and tools to map the prevailing flood risks. Outcome 3: The most relevant map products are available. Outcome 4: Increased awareness of the key stakeholders on flood risks. |
Resultate |
Erwartete Resultate: Resultate von früheren Phasen: Insights from FoEN experts' mission and national stakeholders' workshops which were conducted in 2019 and 2021 respectively concluded that there is a clear demand, by the relevant stakeholders, for action in the field of flood mapping. |
Verantwortliche Direktion/Bundesamt |
DEZA |
Projektpartner |
Vertragspartner Ausländische staatliche Institution |
Koordination mit anderen Projekten und Akteuren | This includes Global Programme Water - Blue Peace initiative, the South Cooperation, the thematic groups and networks Governance, DRR and WASH. In addition to the governmental institutions, INGO's and UN-Agencies who are active in DRR and flood management in Jordan. |
Budget | Laufende Phase Schweizer Beitrag CHF 1’666’931 Bereits ausgegebenes Schweizer Budget CHF 377’457 Projekttotal seit Anfangsphase Schweizer Beitrag CHF 0 Budget inklusive Projektpartner CHF 4’000’000 |
Projektphasen | Phase 1 01.01.2022 - 30.04.2026 (Laufende Phase) |