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    Assessment Of Water Resources Vulnerability Using Geographic Information Systems (Gis) And Analytic Hierarchy Process (Ahp) In Al-Karak, Jordan
    (2025-03)
    A Alshamaen, Fayza Abdalkreem
    Climate change and global population growth have exacerbated water scarcity, highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive vulnerability assessments in the water sector. While extensive research has addressed the impacts of climate change on water resources, a critical gap remains in developing a comprehensive framework with sufficient indicators tailored specifically for water resource vulnerability. Jordan, ranked as one of the world’s most water-poor countries, faces compounded challenges due to its arid climate and the growing pressure on resources from an influx of refugees. With projections indicating a decline in the country’s annual per capita water share from 145 m³ in optimal years to less than 90 m³ by 2025, this crisis underscores the need for sustainable water management to ensure long-term development and resilience. This study focuses on assessing water resource vulnerability in al-karak, jordan, over a 36-year period (1987–2020). By integrating remote sensing (rs), geographic information systems (gis), and the analytical hierarchy process (ahp), a gis-based model was developed to evaluate the long-term impacts of climate change and identify areas most vulnerable to water scarcity in this semi-arid region. The research identified key spatial variables influencing water vulnerability, including precipitation, temperature, soil type, land cover, population density, water demand, groundwater recharge, topography, and groundwater quality.