University support for water conservation initiatives beyond campus boundaries. 

Introduction: 

Al-Ahliyya Amman University (AAU) extends its sustainability mission beyond campus boundaries through a structured and institutionalized commitment to off-campus water conservation initiatives. The university actively contributes to strengthening national and regional water resilience by supporting programs that promote efficient resource management, environmental awareness, and community participation. 

AAU’s engagement in off-campus conservation is guided by an officially approved governance framework that ensures strategic alignment, quality, and long-term impact. These policies and procedures define the mechanisms through which the university collaborates with external partners, supports community-driven initiatives, and contributes to national water security efforts: 

• Off-Campus Water Conservation Support Procedure 

• Water Security and Conservation Collaboration Policy 

• Community Water Management Education Procedure 

Through these frameworks, AAU supports a wide range of national initiatives, municipal collaborations, school-centered programs, and NGO-led projects aimed at improving water-use efficiency, promoting conservation practices, and enhancing public understanding of Jordan’s water challenges. This structured approach ensures that the university’s impact extends meaningfully into the community, contributing to sustainable development outcomes at local and national levels. 

These efforts directly advance SDG 6.4 (Increase Water-Use Efficiency) and SDG 6.b (Community Engagement in Water Management), while reinforcing SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) by strengthening inter-institutional cooperation and demonstrating AAU’s leadership in environmental stewardship and social responsibility. 

Centers and Departments: 

Activities: 

Impact Evaluation & Development Plan

1. Performance Evaluation
   
   • Partnerships established: 12 collaborations with municipalities, NGOs, and schools (2023–2025). 
   • Community beneficiaries: Over 3,000 individuals trained or reached through outreach initiatives. 
   • Technical consultations delivered: 6 projects on greywater reuse and smart irrigation design. 
   • National visibility: AAU featured in 5 national forums addressing water challenges. 
   • Measured social impact: Documented behavior change in local communities through surveys and follow-up visits. 

   
   

2. Development Actions

   Action 1: Expand partnerships to include national water utilities and private sector firms. 

   Action 2: Launch joint research grants on community water resilience with governmental and academic institutions. 

   Action 3: Establish an AAU Water Conservation Advisory Network to guide external communities. 

   Action 4: Develop mobile training units to deliver workshops in rural and underserved areas. 

   Action 5: Publish annual reports on AAU’s off-campus conservation impact, aligning outcomes with national water strategies. 

    

3. • Maintain annual participation in at least three national water forums. Benchmarking & Best Practice

     Adopted Practice: Aligned with Jordan’s National Water Strategy (2023–2040) and UNESCO’s Community-Based Water Management Guidelines, ensuring alignment between academic participation and national sustainability goals. 

     Local Adaptation: AAU tailors its off-campus initiatives to Jordan’s water-scarce conditions, prioritizing awareness, reuse technologies, and efficient irrigation methods adapted to rural contexts. 

     Future Benchmark Goal (by 2028): 

     • Reach 10,000 community beneficiaries through off-campus initiatives. 
     • Implement 10 collaborative technical projects on reuse and conservation.