Capacity for Change: Strategic Pathways to Scale Climate-Smart Agriculture in Jordan

Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) is an integrated framework for building resilience in agricultural system, promoting environmental sustainability, and addressing pressing challenges of food security and water scarcity. The widespread adoption of CSA in Jordan faces significant barriers, including financial constraints and inadequate capacity development. The paper investigates capacity development needs to effectively promote and scale CSA, supporting Jordan’s Economic Modernisation Vision objectives.
The paper identifies key capacity gaps and outlines strategic pathways for advancing CSA. It argues that a successful national transition depends on targeted strategies across three interrelated levels: Policy, Finance, and Knowledge and Capacity Building. Key findings indicate that effective CSA implementation requires creating coherent policy incentives, strengthening knowledge-sharing systems - including establishment of actionable climate information services - and developing tailored financial instruments. The paper concludes with recommendations designed to strengthen the enabling environment and accelerate the transition toward a more productive, resilient, and climate-smart agricultural sector.