Community-based Water Stewardship and Environmental Planning in Arid Landscapes: A Case Study of Wadi Rum, Jordan

A community-driven approach to water stewardship and environmental planning in Wadi Rum, Jordan, demonstrates significant potential for enhancing resilience in arid landscapes. This study highlights the effectiveness of participatory laboratories as platforms that integrate indigenous knowledge with strategic environmental planning, fostering collaboration among local Bedouin communities. By prioritizing community engagement over top-down development models, this method empowers local voices and aligns solutions with regional socio-cultural and ecological contexts. The findings underscore the importance of context-specific, community-led strategies in sustainable heritage conservation, bridging gaps between external interventions and genuine local empowerment.

Abu Anzeh, N., Abu Saleh, S., Safran, M., Ledraa, T.,. (2025). COMMUNITY-BASED WATER STEWARDSHIP AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING IN ARID LANDSCAPES: A CASE STUDY OF WADI RUM, JORDAN. Water Conservation & Management, 9(3), 01–05. https://doi.org/10.26480/wcm.03.2025.441.445