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CHHAR Conference

Under the Patronage of His Royal Highness Prince El Hassan bin Talal, 

The 1st Climate Change and Health in the Arab Region: Advancing Regional Interdisciplinary Collaborations (CCHAR)

July 7-8, 2025

Two NIH-funded centers, the GeoHealth Hub on Climate Change and Health in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and the Global Center for Climate, Water, Energy, and Food Nexus (GC3WEFH), are hosting this conference with the goal of exploring regional adaptation strategies in climate and health and gain Insights on policy development, capacity building and education, water scarcity, renewable energy, and other initiatives as they relate to health.

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The 10th  International Conference on Ethics in the Middle East and North Africa Region (ICE-MENA): Climate, Environmental Justice, and Health Equity.

July 6, 2025

The International Conference on Ethics in the Middle East and North Africa has been ongoing for 10 years with support from the Research Ethics Education Program in Jordan that is funded by the US National Institute for Health Fogarty International Center. The past conferences covered controversial ethical challenges in research and practice that were led by international leaders in the fields of ethics, science, and health.

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Our Program

  • Sunday
    ( Ethics Conference )    July 6th, 2025
  • MondayJuly 7th, 2025
  • TuesdayJuly 8th, 2025
8:00AM – 9:30AM

Registration and Opening Session

  • -Registration
  • -Opening Remarks (Wael Al-Delaimy, UCSD, USA)
  • -Welcoming Remarks (Karem Alzoubi, JUST, Jordan)


8:00AM – 9:30AM
9:30AM – 11:00AM

SESSIONS

Co-Chairs: Wael Al-Delaimy (UCSD, USA), Karem Alzoubi (JUST, Jordan)


Research Ethics Involving Environmentally Vulnerable Communities
Wael Al-delaimy, University of California, USA
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM

The Intersection of Environmental Justice and Public Health
Nivine Abbas, Balamand University, Lebanon
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Mainstreaming ethics in climate change, health research, and policy
Katherine Littler, WHO
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Coffee Break
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Discussion Panel
Katherine Littler, Jouni Jaakkola, Kenneth Goodman, Nivine Abbas
11:15 AM - 12:45 AM
12:45PM - 1:30PM

Lunch Break


Lunch Break
12:45 PM - 1:30 PM
1:30PM – 3:00PM

SESSIONS: Responsible Conduct of Research/Bioethics - Part I

Co-Chairs: Omar Khabour (JUST, Jordan) , Qusai Al-Balas (JUST, Jordan)


Biosphere Conservation: A Bioethical Emergency and Health Priority from Islamic Perspective
Qosay Al-Balas, JUST, Jordan
1:30 PM – 1:45 PM

Bioethics of Patents and Licensing
Tabrez Ebrahim, Lewis & Clark Law School, USA.
1:45 PM – 2:00 PM

Research Paper Retraction in Northern African Arab Countries – The (not so) Silent Threat
Alaa Abouelfetouh, Alexandria University, Egypt.
2:00 PM – 2:15 PM

The Ethical Permissibility of Using Human Ova in Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection Training: A Focused Perspective on the MENA Region
Saleem Bani Hani, JUST, Jordan
2:15 PM – 2:30 PM

Bioethical Considerations of Using AI-Driven Chatbots in Medication Therapy Management: A Study Among Clinical Pharmacists
Rania Mahafdeh, Jadara University, Jordan
2:30 PM – 2:45 PM

AI Challenges among Physiotherapists and Medical Laboratory Technicians
Roa’a Hayajneh, JUST, Jordan
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM
3:00PM – 3:15PM

Coffee Break


Coffee Break
3:00PM – 3:15PM
3:15PM – 5:00PM

SESSIONS : Responsible Conduct of Research/Bioethics - Part II

Co-Chairs: Saleem Bani Hani (JUST, Jordan) + Rania Mahafdeh (Jadara University, Jordan)


Ethical issues Related to Artificial Intelligence Faced by Jordanian Medical Students in Clinical Training
Amani Al Mutlaq, JUST, Jordan
3:15 PM – 3:30 PM

Refugee Research: Ethical Consideration among Jordanian Researchers
Ayat Al-Hussin, JUST, Jordan
3:30 PM - 3:45 PM

Epigenetic Transgenerational Trauma Research and its Bioethical Implications: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Researchers in Jordan
Yazan Haddad, JUST, Jordan
3:45 PM - 4:00 PM

The Ethics of Providing Innovative New Treatments for Cancer Patients
Sana Chanina, JUST, Jordann
4:00 PM – 4:15 PM

Developing Research Ethics Class Curriculum for High School Students in Jordan
Rahaf Alammari, JUST, Jordan
4:15 PM – 4:30 PM

Ethical Prioritization of Healthcare Access for Patients During Pandemics in Jordan: Addressing Shortages in Facilities and Clinical Care
Faris Tbayshat, JUST, Jordan
4:30 PM – 4:45 PM

Conclusion and Recommendations
4:45 PM – 5:00 PM
8:30AM – 10:30AM

Registration and Welcoming Coffee


Registration and Welcoming Coffee
8:30AM – 10:30AM
10:30AM – 11:15AM

Opening Session


  • - Royal Jordanian Anthem
  • - Quran
  • - Dr.Fayez Abdulla, Jordan University of Science and Technology
  • - Dr.Khaled Hyari, President of Hashemite University
  • - Dr.Wael Al-Delaimy, University of California-San Diego
  • - Dr.Rabi H. Mohtar, Texas A&M University
10:30AM – 11:15AM
11:15AM – 12:00PM

Keynote Speaker

12:00PM – 1:00PM

Poster Session


Assessing Heat Wave Vulnerability in Jordan: A Comprehensive Study on District-Level Vulnerability and Awareness
Ghada Balaw – JUST, Jordan
Poster

Effects of Air Pollution on Cognitive Functioning (Higher-Order Cognitive Functions) of 6-Year-Old Children in Jordan
Anas Zyoud – JUST, Jordan
Poster

Mapping Malaria and Leishmaniasis Risks in Morocco
Asma Fouqade – Mohammed VI University, Morocco
Poster

Estimated excess mortality associated with concurrent heatwaves and high ozone episodes in MARRAKECH
Moaad - Mohammed VI University, Morocco
Poster

Mapping the Health Impacts of Extreme Temperature Events in Morocco
Ayman Mouhtadi – Mohammed VI University, Morocco
Poster

Comparative Analysis of Average Daily Mortality and Air Temperature During Heat Waves and Cold Waves: A District-Level Study in Jordanian Governorates*
Saja Ahmad – JUST –Jordan
Poster

Enhancing the Forecast of Renewable Energy Production and Electricity Consumption in Jordan Using Large Language Models
Lara Shboul – University of Jordan, Jordan
Poster
1:00PM – 2:00PM

Lunch Break

Lunch Break


2:00PM – 3:30PM

SESSION 1: Community Engagement in Climate Change
( Zara Hall )

Chair: Prof. Mohamed Salahat


Examples of engaging civil society in all its segments in climate action and in updating the NDCs
Ruba Ajjour – RSS, Jordan
2:00 PM – 2:10 PM

Perceptions, practices, and adaptation: a cross-national study on climate change and households
Mohamed Anas Patni Ras Al-Khaimeh, UAE
2:10 PM – 2:20 PM

Assessment of climate change awareness among refugees: a case study from Azraq Camp, Jordan
Cealeen Abdulla – German Jordan University, Jordan
2:20 PM – 2:30 PM

Human mobility in the context of climate change, environmental degradation and disaster risks
Lubna Qaryouti – Independent Climate Change and DRR Consultant – Jordan
2:30 PM – 2:40 PM

WASH community engagement and mobilization programs in refugee camps – Jordan
Rana Aardah – RSS, Jordan
2:40 PM – 2:50 PM

Global Center on Climate Change, Water, Energy, Food, and Health (GC3WEFH) activities in Khaldiya village and community engagement, Health Day
Mohammed Salahat, The Hashemite University, Jordan
2:50 PM – 3:00 PM

Discussion (Q & A)
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
2:00PM – 3:30PM

SESSION 2: Integrated Approaches to Water, Energy, Food, and Health (WEFH)
( Ayla Hall )

Chair: Prof. Rabi H. Mohtar


Welcome remarks
Chair
2:00 PM – 2:05 PM

Modeling WEFH Systems (Invited)
Tareq Al-Ansari, QEERI, HBKU, Qatar
2:05 PM – 2:15 PM

Climate Change Temperature Projections for Jordan: CMIP6 Model Validation and Multi-Basin Analysis within the RICCAR Framework (Invited)
Dr Fayez Abdulla – JUST – Jordan
2:15 PM – 2:35 PM

General Discussion Q/A
Moderated
2:35 PM – 2:45 PM

Towards a Circular Economy in Jordan: Selecting Organic Waste Treatment Options Using a Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Approach
Sara OmouSh – JUST – A31 - Jordan
2:45 PM – 2:55 PM

Health Economic Burden of Non-optimal Temperature Exposure in Middle Eastern Countries: Evidence from GBD 2021
Omar Rashdan - Middle East University - Jordan
2:55 PM – 3:05 PM

Linking Climate and Health Data by Hospital Service Areas in Jordan (Invited)
Ilya Zaslavsky – UC San Diego – A59, USA
3:05 PM – 3:20 PM

Discussion (Q & A)
Moderated
3:20 PM – 3:30 PM
2:00PM – 3:30PM

SESSION 3 :Climate, Environment and health Outcomes
( Mukhtar 1 Hall )

Co-Chairs: Prof Yousef Khader and Eng. Mazen Malkawi


Serum Nitrate and Nitrite Levels Among Pregnant Women at Admission for Delivery in Rural Areas in Jordan: Associations with Dietary and Environmental Exposures
Dr Yousef Khader – JUST – Jordan
2:00 PM – 2:10 PM

Association Between Serum Nitrate/Nitrite and Pregnancy Outcomes in Ghor Region of Jordan
Omar Khabour – JUST – Jordan
2:10 PM – 2:20 PM

A Comprehensive Study of Heat Waves, Urban Heat Islands, and Human Well-Being in the Northern Region of Jordan
Anne Gharaibeh – JUST – Jordan
2:20 PM – 2:30 PM

Assessing Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) Exposure in Lebanese Newborns’ Cord Blood Two Decades After the Ban: Findings from the EELI Study
Emile Wahbieh – UNIVERISTY OF BALAMAND – Lebanon
2:30 PM – 2:40 PM

Eye Health in Farmers: The Impact of Environmental and Occupational Factors*
Athkar Alawneh – JUST – Jordan
2:50 PM – 3:00 PM
Heavy Metal Exposure in Lebanese Infants: Cord Blood Analysis and Predictors of Prenatal Contamination*
Jowy Abihanna – UNIVERISTY OF BALAMAND –Lebanon
2:50 PM – 3:00 PM

Preparedness of Schools and Teachers' Knowledge of Heatwaves and Their Health Impacts in Jordan: A Mixed-Method Study move*
Reem Sari – JUST – Jordan
3:00 PM – 3:10 PM

Discussion (Q & A)
Moderated
3:10 PM – 3:30 PM
3:30PM – 3:45PM

Coffee Break


Coffee Break
3:30PM – 3:45PM
3:45PM -5:00PM

SESSION 4: Health Care Providers and Their Role in Climate Change Research and Education
( Zara Hall )

Co-Chairs: Prof Jamila Abuidhail & Prof Lana Halaseh


The impact of Climate Change on non-communicable disease patients’ health status in a refugee camp setting*
Samer Makahleh – health Appeal Society - Jordan
3:45 PM – 3:55 PM

The Association between Heatwaves and Physical and Mental Health Among Non-Urban Residents in Jordan
Lamees Shnikat – The Hashemite University - Master of Crisis & Disaster Management
3:55 PM – 4:00 PM

The Impact of an Educational Program on the Awareness of Nutritional Risk Factors for Colorectal and Gastric Cancer among Jordanian Rural People
Lana Al-Abbadi – Master Student, Faculty of Nursing at The Hashemite University.Jordan
4:00 PM – 4:10 PM

Assessment of Healthcare Facilities in the North of Jordan for Climate Resilience and Environmental Sustainability*
Fayez Abdulla – JUST – Jordan
4:10 PM – 4:20 PM

Bridging the Gap: Integrating Climate Change into Health Professional Education and Practice in the MENA Region
Jwan Ibbini - HU - Jordan
4:20 PM – 4:30 PM

Discussion (Q & A)
Moderated
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
3:45PM -5:00PM

SESSION 5: The Interaction of Agricultural Engineering with Climate and Health
( Ayla Hall )

Chair: Prof. Hani Abu Qdais


Health Impacts of Agricultural Drought: Assessing Risks and Resilience in the Arab Region
Emad Karablieh – University of Jordan – Jordan
3:45 PM -3:55 PM

Does Greenness Modify the Association Between Heat and Health Outcomes in Jordan?
Leire Luque Garcia – Spain (UCSD)
3:55 PM – 4:05 PM

Wheat Grain Yield, Quality and Water Use Efficiency as Affected by Mycorrhizal Fungi Inoculation under Arid and Semi-Arid Mediterranean Environments
Omar Malkawi – JUST – Jordan
4:05 PM – 4:15 PM

Eco-Friendly Capsule Fertilizers for Climate-Resilient Agriculture in the Arab Region
Jana Rammal – Lebanese University – lebanon
4:15 PM – 4:25 PM


Assessment of Nitrate Levels in Groundwater and Surface Water in the Jordan Valley and their Relationship to Climate Change
Saeed Abu Lubbad- JUST – Jordan
4:25 PM – 4:35 PM

Discussion (Q & A)
Moderated
4:35 PM – 5:00 PM
3:45PM -5:00PM

SESSION 6: Governing the Water-Energy-Food-Health Nexus: Policy Pathways toward Climate and Health Co-benefits
( Mukhtar 1 Hall )

Co-Chairs: Dr. Bassel Daher & Prof Ahmad Al-Salaymeh


Technical Presentations

Climate Change and Health in Jordan
Ahmad Barmawi – Environmental Health Directorate, Jordanian Ministry of Health – Jordan
3:45 PM -4:00 PM

Incorporating Climate Change into Jordan’s National Water Strategy 2023-2040
Tamer Al-Assa’d – Individual Water Expert, Jordan
4:00 PM – 4:10 PM

Prioritization of Climate-Sensitive Health Outcomes in Jordan
Jamaal Abu Ashour – JUST, Civil Engineering Department Jordan
4:10 PM – 4:20 PM

Climate Disasters and Human Security: A Critical Review of Policy Gaps in Disaster Risk Reduction and Strategic Recommendations
Maia Azab – JUST - Jordan
4:20 PM – 4:30 PM

Policy Dialogue


Governing the Water-Energy-Food-Health Nexus: Policy Pathways toward Climate and Health Co-benefits
- Mahmud Dwairi, Professor, Former Minister of Agriculture, Jordan
- Ahmad Al Hawyan – Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation– Delegate TBC, Jordan
- Eng. Mohammad Aldwairi – Secretary General Assistant for Strategic Planning, Ministry of Water & Irrigation, Jordan
- Ahmad Barmawi – Environmental Health Directorate, Jordanian Ministry of Health, Jordan
- Dr Ahmad Naimat - National Center for Security & Crisis management
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Discussion (Q & A)
Moderated
5:00 PM – 5:15 PM
8:30AM – 9:00AM

Welcoming Coffee


Welcoming Coffee
8:30AM – 9:00AM
9:00AM – 10:30AM

Opening Session

Empowering Future Generations: The Role of Education and Research in Mitigating Climate Change Health Impacts in the Arab Region

Panel Discussion


- Ismail Matalka, RAK Medical and Health Sciences University
- Suhad Al- Jundi, Parliament member & professor (Jordan)
- Maria Neira, WHO
- Jouni Jaakkola, University of Oulu
- Kelly Nielsen, UCSD, USA
9:00AM – 10:30AM
10:30AM – 11:00AM

Coffee Break


Coffee Break
10:30AM – 11:00AM
11:00AM – 12:30PM

SESSION 7: Air Pollution and Health
( Zara Hall )

Co-Chairs: Dr. Kenza Koumsi & Ghada Balaw


Effects of Air Pollution on Basic Cognitive Functioning of Elementary School Children in Jordan: A Cross-Sectional Study
Emad Hailat – JUST – Jordan
11:00 AM – 11:10 AM

Short-term Effects of Ambient Particulate Matter on Mortality in Lebanon from 2017 to 2019: A Time-series Analysis
Alicia Abinader – University of Balamand –Lebanon
11:10 AM – 11:20 AM

Black Carbon Emissions in Jordan: Inventory, Projections, Health Impacts, and Reduction Potential (2022–2050)
Anas Ghawanmeh – JUST –Jordan
11:20 AM – 11:30 AM

An Assessment of Environmental Radiation in Fallujah City: Current State and Prospects
Ahmad Dealamy – University of Anbar–, Iraq
11:30 AM – 11:40 AM

City-Specific Concentration–Response Functions for PM10 and NO₂ Mortality in Jordan
Murad Ramadan – JUST – Jordan
11:40 AM – 11:50 AM

HealthMaker: A Sustainable Tech-Driven Solution for Real-Time Air Quality Monitoring and Public Health Protection in the MENA Region
Yuna Nawahda – Palestine
11:50 AM – 12:00 PM

Mapping the Respiratory Health Impact of Climate Change and Air Pollution in Morocco
Marwa Jebraoui – Mohammed VI University, Morocco
12:00 PM – 12:10 PM

Discussion (Q & A)
12:10 PM – 12:30 PM
11:00AM – 12:30PM

SESSION 8: Pedagogy
( Ayla Hall )

Co-Chairs: Prof Myriam Mrad & Prof Khelil Derani


Empowering Local Action: The Impact of Pilot Grants on Climate Change Capacity Building in Jordanian Community Organizations*
Konstantinos Pappas- Texas A&M University - USA
11:00 AM – 11:10 AM

Building Capacity in Environmental and Occupational Health Research in the Arab Region: The GEOHealth-MENA Hub (AUB-Yale)*
Iman Nuwayhid – American University of Beirut – A6 - Lebanon
11:10 AM – 11:20 AM

Science of Team Science
Khalil Dirani – TAMU, USA
11:20 AM – 11:30 AM

Capacity Building Opportunities in the WEFH (Health Implications of Poor Soil Quality
Anita Thompson – University of Wisconsin, USA
11:30 AM – 11:40 AM

Fellowship in Climate Change
Myriam Mrad , University of Balamand, Lebanon
11:40 AM – 11:50 AM

Advancing research on climate change and health in the MENA region
Mary Jurdi, American University of Beirut, Lebanon
11:50 AM – 12:00 PM

Advancing Environmental Health Education for Midwives and Maternity Care and Pediatric Nurses in Lebanon: The PENSE Project
Georges Abi Tayeh, St. Joseph University, Lebanon
12:00 PM – 12:10 PM

Discussion (Q & A)
12:10 PM – 12:30 PM
11:00AM – 12:30PM

SESSION 9: : Data Analysis and Visualization for Climate and Health Applications
( Mukhtar 1 Hall )

Co-Chairs: Prof Michel Rahbeh and Prof Nezar Hammouri


Global Daily Evapotranspiration Estimation Using Remote Sensing Data and Atmospheric-Land Exchange Inverse Energy Balance Model
Sammy Akasheh- Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute/University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA
11:00 AM – 11:10 AM

Climate Change and Water Scarcity in Northeast Jordan: A Hydrological Approach Using CMIP6 Scenarios
Michel Rahbeh – University of Jordan, Jordan
11:10 AM – 11:20 AM

The Vitality Project: Analysis of the Impact of Atmospheric Composition and Climate Changes on the Evolution of Diabetes in Europe (Focus on Central Italy)
Piero Di Carlo – University "G. d'Annunzio", Italy
11:20 AM – 11:30 AM

War, Climate, and Land Degradation in Lebanon: A Remote Sensing and GIS-Based Assessment of Population Vulnerability
George Mitri, University of Balamand, Lebanon
11:30 AM – 11:40 AM

Evaluation and Future Projections of Precipitation Over Jordan Using CMIP6 Models: A Basin-Scale Analysis
Moawiah Hussein – JUST , Jordan
11:40 AM – 11:50 AM

Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning for Climate Hazard Monitoring*
Anas Hodo – Mohammed VI University –, Morocco
11:50 AM – 12:00 PM

Integration of Satellite and Ground-Based Data for High-Resolution Ambient Fine Particulate Matter Concentration Estimation in Jordan
Murad Ramadan – JUST –, Jordan
12:00 PM – 12:10 PM

Discussion (Q & A)
12:10 PM – 12:30 PM
12:30PM – 1:30PM

Lunch Break


Lunch Break
12:30PM – 1:30PM
1:30PM – 3:00PM

SESSION 10: Mental Health and Climate Change
( Zara Hall )

Co-Chairs: Prof. Marc Weisskopf & Prof Latifa Dardas


Understanding the Psychosocial Impacts of Water Insecurity in Jordanian Households: A Mixed-Methods Assessment
Latefa Ali Dardas - The University of Jordan- Jordan
1:30PM – 1:40PM

Impact of an Empowerment Initiative on the Ecological Crisis Among Older Adults: Adoption of a Psychological Health Empowerment Model
Fatima Ibrahim – Ras AlKhaimeh –, UAE
1:40PM – 1:50PM

Climate Change Perceptual Awareness and Climate Change Anxiety among University Students in Jordan: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study
Ala’a Al-Tammimi – JCDC –, Jordan
1:50PM – 2:00PM

Impact of Air Pollution on Higher Cognitive Functions in 6–7-Year-Old Children
Hanan Hammouri – JUST –, Jordan
2:00 PM – 2:10 PM

Youth Perceptions of Climate Change and Its Psychological Impact: A Study in Jordan
Asma’a Ghzawi – MOH –, Jordan
2:10 PM – 2:20 PM

Influence of social and built environment factors on the mental health of women with infertility
Lina Jallouk – University of Beirut -, Lebanon
2:20 PM – 2:30 PM

Integrating Climate Adaptation in Mental Health Support for Refugees in Jordan: A Case Study of Jordan
Hindya Maqableh – JUST –Jordan
2:30 PM – 2:40 PM

Discussion (Q & A)
2:40 PM – 3:00 PM
1:30PM – 3:00PM

SESSION 11: Energy and its Role in Climate and the WEFH Nexus
( Ayla Hall )

Chair: Prof. Ahmed Al-Salaymeh


Outdoor Thermal Comfort in Ras Al Khaimah – A Nexus for Sustainable Urban Design in Arid Regions
Ahmad Sakhrieh – American University of Ras Al Khaimah – UAE
1:30PM – 1:40PM

Agrivoltaics and the Water-Energy-Food Nexus in a Just Energy Transition
Osama Ayadi – The University of Jordan – Jordan
1:40PM – 1:50PM

The Impact of Jordan’s Energy Strategy (2020-2030) on Climate Change and Public Health: Focus on Renewable energy Share
Suhil Kiwan – JUST – Jordan and Luminus Technical University College - Jordan
1:50PM – 2:00PM

Testing and Verification of the 5th Generation of Solar Concentrator
Ayman Maaiteh – Wahaj Investment LLC – Jordan
2:00 PM – 2:10 PM

Mitigating Emissions from Kerosene Heaters through Biodiesel
Mohmmad Hamdan – ASU - Jordan
2:10 PM – 2:20 PM

GREEN Project Insights: Mapping Green Hydrogen Technologies and Regulatory Frameworks in the Southern Mediterranean 
Ahmed Al-Salaymeh & Maram Al Hijaj – The University of Jordan - Jordan
2:20 PM – 2:30 PM

Enhancing food security through adaptation to climate change and water scarcity in Ma’an and Karak Governorates
Sajeda Saqallah - FAO - Jordan
2:30 PM – 2:40 PM

Integrating Demand Management Schemes with PV Installations under Net-billing Energy Policies
Bilal Al-Salaymeh, Sahban Al-Naser & Munther Al-Salaymeh - NUCT & UJ - Jordan
2:40 PM – 2:50 PM

Discussion (Q & A)
2:50 PM – 3:00 PM
1:30PM – 3:00PM

SESSION 12: Water Diplomacy and Negotiation in Climate-Health Policy
( Mukhtar 1 Hall )

Chair: Prof. Mutawakil Obeidat, Director of Water Diplomacy Center, JUST


Political Economy Analysis of Transboundary Water in Jordan
Prof. Mutawakil Obeidat, Water Diplomacy Center (WDC) Director – JUST – A57 (Chair), Jordan
1:30PM – 2:00PM

Success stories in water diplomacy: Learned lessons
prof. Muheeb Awawdeh, Yarmouk University, Jordan
2:00PM – 2:15PM

Priorities in research projects development and implementation
Prof. Ammar Albalasmeh, WDC Deputy Director, JUST- Jordan
2:15 PM – 2:25 PM

From Climate Fragility to Regional Climate Diplomacy: Insights from Jordan and Syria
Rajaa Salmeh – Msc. Student, WDC, JUST – A67, Syria
2:25 PM – 2:35 PM

Climate and Water Diplomacy: Pathways to Resilience, Justice, and Regional Stability: Lessons from Transboundary Water Basin Organizations
Hazem M. El Hejaji –MSc. Student, WDC – A69, Libya
2:35 PM – 2:45 PM

The Pearl of Climate Diplomacy is Women Empowerment
Anwaar Abu-Hammour Msc. Student, WDC– JUST – A68, Jordan
2:45 PM – 2:55 PM

Climate Research and Conflicting Narratives in West Asia: A Case of the Helmand River Basin
Milad Jafari – MSc. Student, WDC, JUST– A42, Iran
2:55 PM – 3:10PM

Discussion (Q & A)
2:55 PM – 3:10 PM
3:00PM – 3:15PM

Coffee Break


Coffee Break
3:00PM – 3:15PM
3:15PM – 5:00PM

Closing Session


- Partners Recognition
- Certificates
- Conclusion and Recommendations - Wael Al-Delaimy, UCSD, USA
3:15PM – 5:00PM

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