Amman, May 13 (Petra) – The Royal Scientific Society (RSS) held a concluding workshop on Monday for the “Digital Technologies to Enhance Refugee Resilience” projects, conducted in cooperation with the University of Bradford (UK), the Applied Science Private University, and Yarmouk University, with support from the UK’s Royal Academy of Engineering.

The event showcased two flagship projects. The first project presents a transformative model for sustainable, innovative, and affordable housing in developing countries. Designed to go beyond basic shelter, the model aims to stimulate sustainable development by enhancing energy, water, and food systems while improving overall quality of life.

The housing initiative adopts a “net positive impact” approach, meaning the housing systems are designed to generate more environmental, social, and economic value than they consume. This is achieved through integrating advanced design and construction techniques, circular economy practices, and decentralized smart systems to reduce environmental burdens and strengthen community resilience.

The second project focuses on creating multidisciplinary frameworks for community mapping of the water-energy-food-ecosystems (WEFE) nexus in refugee camps, with Baqa’a camp serving as the primary case study. The project emphasizes participatory, community-driven mapping to support inclusive and effective resource management.

It also addressed the limitations of outdated or inconsistent geospatial data, which currently hinder adequate planning and service delivery in refugee camps.

The workshop underlined the significance of these initiatives in enhancing refugee well-being, promoting sustainability, and advancing social justice. It also highlighted the value of equipping decision-makers, urban planners, and housing professionals with actionable, data-driven strategies for improving living conditions in refugee settings.

//Petra// AO
13/05/2025 16:06:52