Integrated Drought Management (IDM) focuses on advancing drought preparedness, mitigation, and adaptation through scientific research, applied methodologies, and institutional engagement. The group emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to strengthen resilience in water-scarce regions, especially under accelerating climate change conditions. Research activities are grounded in data-driven analysis and aligned with Jordan's National Drought Management Framework and international best practices.

1. Drought Monitoring and Forecasting
   
   Development and integration of meteorological, hydrological, and remote sensing data to monitor drought evolution and support early warning systems.
   
   Example: Design and calibration of single or composite drought indices (CDI) such as SPI, SVI, and VCI for application across diverse agro-climatic zones in Jordan.
2. Drought Vulnerability and Impact Assessment
   
   Assessment of sector-specific and spatial vulnerabilities by analyzing exposure, sensitivity, and adaptive capacity using multi-criteria and geospatial tools.
   
   Example: Mapping drought vulnerability of agricultural and rangeland systems in northern Jordan using GIS and stakeholder-validated indicators.
3. Economic Valuation of Drought Impacts
   
   Quantification of drought-induced losses in agriculture, water services, and public health using financial modeling and cost-benefit analysis.
   
   
   Example: Estimation of economic damages due to reduced crop yields, increased water tanker use, and higher incidence of drought-related diseases.
4. Institutional and Policy Frameworks for Drought Governance
   
   Evaluation of drought governance structures, legal mandates, and institutional coordination mechanisms to identify policy gaps and improve implementation.
   
   Example: Review of Jordan's National Drought Action Plan and stakeholder engagement in updating legal mandates for integrated drought management.
5. Adaptive Capacity and Response Strategies
   
   Analysis of household- and sector-level coping mechanisms and development of adaptive strategies, including climate-smart agriculture and decentralized water management.
   
   Example: Case studies on the role of supplementary irrigation, groundwater buffering, and fodder subsidies during drought years.
6. AI and Digital Tools for Drought Risk Reduction
   
   Application of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and GIS-based models to forecast drought impacts and recommend targeted interventions.
   
   Example: AI-based predictive tools to estimate future crop loss under various climate and water scenarios.
7. Capacity Building and Stakeholder Engagement
   
   Design and implementation of training programs, field missions, drought bulletins, and community awareness campaigns to enhance institutional and local preparedness.
   
   Example: National workshops on drought vulnerability mapping and early warning communication strategies with government agencies and local communities.
8. Field-Based Research and Ground Truthing
   
   Collection of qualitative and quantitative data through focus groups, household surveys, and local observations to validate remote sensing outputs and refine indicators.
   
   Example: Sector-specific checklists developed for agriculture, water, and health to capture real-time impacts and responses during drought events.
   
9. ​Our Research group is aligned with SDG​​....