Yemen water basin prioritization workshop concludes in Cairo

A consultation and verification workshop aimed at prioritizing Yemen's water basins concluded in Cairo on September 22, 2026. The event was part of a project to enhance water and food security in Yemen, funded by the World Bank.

Participants included technical committees from various Yemeni government, technical, and academic entities, alongside the World Bank and project teams. Key representatives included officials from the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Fisheries. The workshop focused on reviewing technical analyses to establish criteria for prioritizing water basins, which will support the creation of a comprehensive national database.

Discussions addressed technical indicators in the context of climate change, fragility, and environmental risks. The outcomes are expected to assist in identifying critical water basins for management and intervention, supporting sustainable development and data-driven decision-making for future water resource planning.