The Water Scarcity of Jordan in the Context of the Effects of Syrian Refugees

Due to long-term effects of climate change, population growth, some conflicts and refugee crisis, Jordan is up against increased water shortage. Moreover, Having the lowest amount of water in the world and having the largest number of Syrian refugees per capita is a major problem for Jordan's water resources. Population growth and climate change, especially in this region, cause more uncertain and variable rainfall. Therefore, it is predicted that the water shortage will become an even bigger problem in the next two decades. In addition, quality and quantity of water have important effects on health and environment. Assessment of these effects against alternative water management and productivity strategies in light of costs of policy and economic development issues can be optimized use of scarce resource. In this dissertation, the water scarcity in Jordan and especially the effect of refugees on this situation has been discussed. Put it in a different way, the inadequacy of water resources in Jordan has been addressed and the importance of protecting the water has been emphasized. It has been achieved that sustainable and effective water management will be possible without ignoring the number of refugees and possible migration stream. The assessments have shown that both water stress can cause conflicts between communities and states in the region and also processes of struggle with water stress and drought cannot be completed without cooperation in the Middle East