This Knowledge Hub was developed under the 3R project funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Amman and implemented by the Inter-Islamic Network on Water Resources Development and Management (INWRDAM), IHE Delft and Acacia Water. The 3R project focuses on integrating water harvesting as part of a comprehensive catchment-based approach and climate adaptation strategy to enhance Jordan’s resilience. It builds on the findings of the Rain Water Harvesting scoping study (2021) funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Amman. Based on the study’s clear recommendations, this project addresses both technical and policymaking levels. Additionally, it emphasizes capacity building and participatory methods as essential components of its scope.
Transboundary area of the selected sub-catchment in Mafraq, located within Syrian territory.
Provider
Acacia Water
CRS
EPSG:4326
Format
.shp
Catchments
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The two selected sub-catchments in Mafraq Governorate. Derived from SRTM 30m Digital Elevation Model (DEM).
Provider
Acacia Water
CRS
EPSG:4326
Format
.shp
200mm rainfall contour
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Contour line representing 200 mm of annual average rainfall for the selected sub-catchments in Mafraq Governorate. Data is derived from CHIRPS (Funk et al., 2015)
Provider
Acacia Water
CRS
EPSG:4326
Format
.shp
Water harvesting infrastructure
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Locations of water infrastructure within the selected sub-catchments in Mafraq Governorate. The locations of the storage ponds were identified through supervised classification using Landsat 8 imagery (band combination 6, 5, 4) from 2022.
Provider
Acacia Water
CRS
EPSG:4326
Format
.shp
Wadis
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Wadis draining the selected sub-catchments in Mafraq Governorate. Derived from SRTM 30m Digital Elevation Model (DEM).
Provider
Acacia Water
CRS
EPSG:4326
Format
.shp
Irrigated area
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Irrigated open fields in the selected sub-catchments in Mafraq Governorate. The locations were identified through supervised classification using Landsat 8 imagery (band combination 6, 5, 4) from 2022. To account for variations in crop calendars, imagery from different seasons (Apr., Sept. and Dec.) was used.
Provider
Acacia Water
CRS
EPSG:4326
Format
.shp
3R zones
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3R (Recharge-Retention-Reuse) potential zones for the selected sub-catchments in Mafraq Governorate. The zones are based on the biophysical characteristics of the landscape and are linked to 3R interventions suited to the area. More information on the classification can be found here.
Provider
Acacia Water
CRS
EPSG:4326
Format
.shp
Sub-district boundary
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Administrative boundaries of Rihab sub-district, Mafraq Governorate
Provider
Open Street Map
CRS
EPSG:4326
Format
.shp
Terracing
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Suitability maps showing the biophysical suitability of various soil and water conservation measures that could be implemented in olive orchards in the Rihab sub-district. The suitability score ranges from 1 (low) to 5 (high) and is derived from a multi-criteria analysis based on rainfall, soil depth, hydrological soil group, and slope. More information on the used methodology can be found here.
Provider
Acacia Water
CRS
EPSG:4326
Format
.tiff
Contour bunds
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Suitability maps showing the biophysical suitability of various soil and water conservation measures that could be implemented in olive orchards in the Rihab sub-district. The suitability score ranges from 1 (low) to 5 (high) and is derived from a multi-criteria analysis based on rainfall, soil depth, hydrological soil group, and slope. More information on the used methodology can be found here.
Provider
Acacia Water
CRS
EPSG:4326
Format
.tiff
V-shaped microcatchments
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Suitability maps showing the biophysical suitability of various soil and water conservation measures that could be implemented in olive orchards in the Rihab sub-district. The suitability score ranges from 1 (low) to 5 (high) and is derived from a multi-criteria analysis based on rainfall, soil depth, hydrological soil group, and slope. More information on the used methodology can be found here.
Provider
Acacia Water
CRS
EPSG:4326
Format
.tiff
Semi-circular
Details
Suitability maps showing the biophysical suitability of various soil and water conservation measures that could be implemented in olive orchards in the Rihab sub-district. The suitability score ranges from 1 (low) to 5 (high) and is derived from a multi-criteria analysis based on rainfall, soil depth, hydrological soil group, and slope. More information on the used methodology can be found here.
Provider
Acacia Water
CRS
EPSG:4326
Format
.tiff
Surface water basins
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Surface water basins clipped to the country boundaries of Jordan
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Ministry of Water and Irrigation
CRS
EPSG:28192
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.shp
Waterbodies
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Waterbodies in Jordan
Provider
Open Street Map
CRS
EPSG:28192
Format
.shp
Hydrogeology
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Simplified hydrogeological units of Jordan
Provider
German Jordanian University, Netherlands Enterprise Agency, Stichting Aidenvironment, Water Balance
CRS
EPSG:32637
Format
.shp
RWH suitability zones
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Scoping study on the potential of RWH in Jordan. It evaluates existing interventions, identifies suitable technologies and focus basins (North Rift Side Wadis and Azraq), and outlines strategies for implementation based on environmental, social, and hydrological assessments. The study was funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of Netherlands (EKN) in Amman with support of the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO).The full report can be found here.
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German Jordanian University, Netherlands Enterprise Agency, Stichting Aidenvironment, Water Balance