2017-05-152017-05-15Theib Oweis. (29/2/2016). Effective Mechanized Rainwater Harvesting: Coping with climate change implications in the Jordanian Badia. Amman, Jordan: International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA).https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11766/6998Research on micro-catchment rainwater harvesting techniques by ICARDA and Jordanian scientists has led to the establishment of semicircular bunds on contour ridges and furrows (using GPS laser-guided Vallerani machine) and runoff strips in two communities of Jordan Badia. As an outcome of this research, an effective micro-catchment laser-guided system was identified for rainfall harvesting, which has led to improved water availability, increased vegetative cover and improved soil health, and provided rural communities substantial sources of feed for sheep and goats.PDFCC-BY-NC-4.0livelihoods improvementloss of biodiversityfeasibilitymechanized rainwater harvesting techniquerate of returnatriplex halmusvalleranivallerani contour bundscontour laser guiding (clg) systemexcavationvallerani machineplowhydraulic armintegrated watershed management approachland suitability analysisbundsintermittent pit excavationfurrowsmicro-catchment water harvesting techniquesrunoff stripsherderscontour ridgesimpact studyBriefOpen access