Yemen
The NCAP funded project in Yemen was implemented over the course of three years in a combined two- phase effort. The aim of the program was to strengthen national capacity in Yemen to respond to the challenges of climate change regarding its water resources. Of the many sectors that are vulnerable to climate change in Yemen, water resources were considered the most vulnerable, with potentially grave environmental and social effects, compounded by the country’s precarious current water resource situation. The ultimate objective of the Yemeni proposal was to identify priority activities that can help build resiliency against increasing water scarcity among vulnerable communities, sectors, and ecosystems.
Phase I & II Key Results:
The NCAP funded project in Yemen was carried out in three case study regions that represent different ecological zones: Sana’a City (highly urban highland), Aden (urban coastal environment), and the Sadah Basin (rural highland). Each of these case study areas provided the opportunity to study a unique set of vulnerabilities and potential adaptation strategies regarding Yemeni water scarcity.
The initial objective of the effort was to evaluate current and future vulnerability of water resources to climate change. Three case study reports were produced that summarized current and future livelihood systems and hydrology in each of the 5 ecological zones through a review of existing literature to collect socio-economic and water consumption data, and consultations with stakeholder groups in the three case study areas concerning water stress issues. To assess future vulnerability, the researchers developed a scenario-driven dataset for a water balance model using the WEAP water planning model for each case study area.
The second objective was to identify a comprehensive set of adaptation strategies that address water scarcity and build resiliency in vulnerable communities. A number of adaptation strategies were developed through stakeholder consultations. Six different adaptation strategies were modeled as scenarios in WEAP over the period 2008-2025. Based on the outcome of these adaptation strategy scenarios, recommendations for national policies are being formulated for national adaptation to water stress.
Outputs:
Synthesis report of current vulnerability, livelihood and hydrologic issues in the case study areas
WEAP modeling and adaptation evaluation
Contact Details:
Mr. Anwar Noaman
Head of Climate Change Unit
Environment Protection Authority
P.O. Box 19719
Sana’a
Phone: +967 1 203 583
Email: anwar.noaman@gmail.com
