Systematic conservation planning with connectivity for Jordan’s protected areas network
Jordan is situated at the intersection of three continents and is home to a variety of ecosystems and rich biodiversity. Maintaining this biodiversity in the face of climate change and human land use will require a representative and well-connected system of protected areas. This report utilises connectivity modelling and systematic conservation planning frameworks to: (1) identify movement corridors for focal species in the current landscape; (2) identify corridors among enduring physical features that could serve as movement routes for biotic communities under future climate regimes; (3) identify gaps in conservation features in the existing protected area network; and (4) present spatial prioritisation scenarios for expanding the network.
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