Yemen Water Minister discusses environmental cooperation with EU Ambassador

Yemeni Minister of Water and Environment, Tawfiq al-Sharjabi, met with the European Union Ambassador to Yemen, Patrick Simon, in Amman, Jordan, to discuss enhancing cooperation in water, environment, and climate change.

The discussions focused on development support priorities and climate financing. Al-Sharjabi reviewed ongoing EU-funded projects involving international organizations such as the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and UNESCO. The Minister outlined future priorities, including strengthening water security, improving water and sanitation services, developing climate information and early warning systems, and protecting biodiversity.

Al-Sharjabi emphasized the need to align future funding with national priorities to improve basic services and enhance Yemen’s climate adaptation capabilities. He noted that despite current regional escalations, the implementation of existing development programs with international partners remains ongoing.