CAMAAM Project Kick-off Meeting Report
The Cooperative Assessment and Management of the Al-Hawizeh/Al Adhim Marsh (CAMAAM) project held its kick-off meeting from February 24-26, 2025, at Thi-Qar University, Iraq. The meeting brought together researchers and stakeholders from Jordan, Iraq, Iran, and Switzerland (Geneva Water Hub) to launch this transboundary initiative focused on the sustainable management of the Al-Hawizeh/Al-Adhim Marsh (HAM) ecosystem. The three-day event included detailed presentations on research methodologies, interactive discussions, and a field visit to Al-Hawizeh marsh. The project, funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and implemented the Water Diplomacy Center (WDC) (Jordan University of Science and Technology), under the Blue Peace Middle East initiative, aims to develop comprehensive management strategies that address socio-economic, climate change, water scarcity, and environmental degradation challenges facing this vital wetland.
Cooperative Assessment
and
Management of the Al-Hawizeh/Al-Azim
Marsh
(CAMAAM)
- The Al-Hawizeh/Al-Adhim Marsh (HAM), a vital transboundary wetland ecosystem spanning southeastern Iraq and southwestern Iran, has experienced severe degradation due to water diversions, climate change, and anthropogenic activities.
- The CAMAAM project represents a collaborative initiative between Iran, Iraq, Switzerland, and Jordan, to develop sustainable management strategies through integrated scientific assessment, stakeholder engagement, and system dynamics modeling.
The project aims to:
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• Socio-Economic Insights
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• Enhanced Community Resilience
Build trust-among riparian states based on scientific findings.
• Adaptive Management Recommendations
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