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Rising up from drought together, tackling drought with drones
Jordan is facing an exceptional drought crisis. A solution is needed to combat the impact of recurrent drought episodes by balancing the uses of water for irrigation, drinking and industrial needs. Agriculture irrigation is one of the biggest challenges that Jordan is facing. Excessive and...
Enhancing the science, research and innovation community across the UK and globally
Why wastewater must be treated
Jordan is the second water scarcest country in the world. Analysis released in 2019, by the World Resources Institute, predicts that by 2040 Jordan will be ranked fifth in countries facing the greatest water stress. Jordan’s major and vital source of water is ground water. There are 12...
Supporting global goals
We use UK Official Development Assistance (ODA) to help meet global goals including poverty reduction, gender equality and sustainable cities. By investing in new research and supporting people and their careers, we aim to develop lasting solutions to development challenges around the world.