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Jordan: Water and Environmental Policy in the Middle East
Water is scarce in the Middle East, and one significant cause of the regional conflicts is about water use. This program explores sustainable development alternatives, looking at appropriate technologies and strategies in Jordan, and (conditions permitting) in Israel, as well as cross-border challenges and possibilities for cooperation. Case studies of sustainable agriculture in arid lands and the impact on rural life in Jordan is explored up close, including a three day rural Bedouin homestay. The program studies challenges and strategies in tourism development (mass tourism vs. eco-tourism). Field visits to projects such as dams, water treatment plants, ecotourism reserves, and sustainable agriculture sites give students first-hand experience and understanding of the issues.
