Guide for Developing Climate Risk Management Plans (CRMPs) in Small and Medium Sized Water and Wastewater Systems in Jordan: Systematic approach for developing climate risk plans for the water sector

This guide is intended to assist small and medium sized water and wastewater systems in Jordan in developing a climate risk management plan (CRMP).

The guide outlines the minimum requirements needed for developing a Climate Risk 
Management Plan for the water and wastewater systems and it identifies how the plan 
should be tailored to suit each system.

The guide includes Climate Risk Management Plan templates and tables along with the best management practices at utilities level.

The objectives of the CRMP are to assist the water and wastewater systems to achieve a 
proactive rather than reactive Climate Risk Management approach through the following:

• A common framework for managing increased climate change risks and potential impacts on water systems
• Support Water Utilities in carrying out needs assessment and prioritizing adaptation 
  measures and improve climate finance readiness
• Integrating climate change impacts into risk management and strategic planning
• Maintain compliance with legislation
• Improved stakeholder confidence and trust.

This guide is primarily tailored for operators of water systems in Jordan, including:

• MWI and WAJ (particularly staff members who are involved in dams and water wells 
  operation)
• Water treatment plants
• Water pumping stations
• Wastewater treatment plants.