Dr. Maha Al-Zu’bi | Sustainable Agriculture | Women Researcher Award

Regional Researcher- Sustainable and Resilient Water Systems at University of Calgary, Jordan

Maha Al-Zu’bi is a seasoned expert in managing international development projects with a strong background in environmental design and sustainability. With over 15 years of experience, she has led and contributed to high-impact initiatives across the Middle East and Central Asia. Her research interests include climate change governance and the energy-water-food nexus. Maha is dedicated to integrating innovative solutions and fostering collaboration to address pressing global challenges. 🌍💧🌱

Profile:

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Educational Background:

Ph.D. in Environmental Design with a specialization in Energy Environmental Systems from the University of Calgary, Canada.

Professional Experience:

• Over 15 years in managing public and internationally funded projects, including those funded by major organizations like the UNDP, GGGI, World Bank, and USAID.
• Currently co-leading the CGIAR Regional Integrated Initiative “Fragility to Resilience in Central and West Asia and North Africa” and serving as a Regional Researcher at the International Water Management Institute.
• Previously managed major research initiatives and climate change projects, such as the Global Research Initiative in Sustainable Low Carbon Unconventional Resources at the University of Calgary.

Research Interests:

Maha’s research focuses on climate change governance, green roof policy, and the energy-water-food nexus. She is passionate about proposing local climate policies and principles for climate change adaptation and mitigation, particularly in the Arab region. Her work emphasizes fostering interdisciplinary approaches to address complex environmental challenges.

Publication Top Notes:

• SDG11–Sustainable Cities and Communities: Towards Inclusive, Safe, and Resilient Settlements
  M Al-Zu’bi, V Radovic
  Emerald Publishing Limited, 32, 2018
• Water, Energy, and Rooftops: Integrating Green Roof Systems into Building Policies in the Arab Region
  M Al-Zu’bi, O Mansour
  Environment and Natural Resources Research, 7(2), 11-36, 2017
• Jordan’s Climate Change Governance Framework: From Silos to an Intersectoral Approach
  M Al-Zu’bi
  Environment Systems and Decisions, 36, 277-301, 2016
• African Perspectives on Climate Change Research
  M Al-Zu’bi, SW Dejene, J Hounkpè, OL Kupika, S Lwasa, M Mbenge, …
  Nature Climate Change, 12(12), 1078-1084, 2022
• Water-Energy-Food-Climate Change Nexus in the Arab Cities: The Case of Amman City, Jordan
  M Al-Zu’bi
  University of Calgary, 2017
• Shifting Waters: The Challenges of Transitioning from Freshwater to Treated Wastewater Irrigation in the Northern Jordan Valley
  MH Tawfik, H Al-Zawaidah, J Hoogesteger, M Al-Zu’bi, P Hellegers, …
  Water, 15(7), 1315, 2023
• Strengthening Climate Security in the Middle East and North Africa Region
  P Laderach, DJ Merrey, F Schapendonk, B Dhehibi, S Ruckstuhl, …
  IWMI, 2022
• Water, Energy and Food: The Problematic Aspects of the Transition from ‘Silo Approach’ to ‘Nexus Approach’ in the Arab Region
  M Al-Zu’bi, N Keough
  Water, Energy, Food and People Across the Global South: ‘The Nexus’ in an …, 2018
• Towards Lower Greenhouse Gas Emissions Agriculture in North Africa Through Climate-Smart Agriculture: A Systematic Review
  Y Brouziyne, A El Bilali, T Epule Epule, V Ongoma, A Elbeltagi, J Hallam, …
  Climate, 11(7), 139, 2023
• Application of Artificial Intelligence in Monitoring of Animal Health and Welfare
  AZA Ali, M Al-Zu’bi
  Indian Journal of Animal Research, 57(11), 1550-1555, 2023
• Hydrological Modelling for Reservoir Operation: Application of SWAT Model for Kalu Ganga Catchment, Sri Lanka
  GAT Madushanka, KDW Nandalal, LP Muthuwatta
  ENGINEER, 55(03), 29-41, 2022
• One Hundred Priority Questions for the Development of Sustainable Food Systems in Sub-Saharan Africa
  AJM Devenish, P Schmitter, NP Jellason, N Esmail, NM Abdi, SK Adanu, …
  Land, 12(10), 1879, 2023
• Climate Security in the MENA Region
  P Läderach, DJ Merrey, F Schapendonk, B Dhehibi, S Ruckstuhl, …
  2022
• SDG11 and the Associated Challenges to Implementation
  M Al-Zu’bi, V Radovic
  SDG11–Sustainable Cities and Communities: Towards Inclusive, Safe, and …, 2018
• Cities and Key Interactions
  M Al-Zu’bi, V Radovic
  SDG11–Sustainable Cities and Communities: Towards Inclusive, Safe, and …, 2018
• Mapping SDG Stories
  M Al-Zu’bi, V Radovic
  SDG11–Sustainable Cities and Communities: Towards Inclusive, Safe, and …, 2018