AGP Executive Report

Yemen Food Security: Nearly half of the population in Yemen’s government-controlled areas is facing acute food insecurity, with about 5 million people in crisis or worse and 1.4 million in emergency conditions; the lean season could push emergency cases higher, as humanitarian support declines and climate shocks keep livelihoods under pressure. Yemen Humanitarian Aid: UNHCR and KSrelief signed a $3.1 million deal to expand protection and healthcare for nearly 45,000 displaced people in Yemen, including help with civil documentation, legal aid, and primary health services. Yemen Renewable Energy for Farmers: In Al-Hudaydah, a cooperative has started installing 190 solar systems for date palm farmers hit by aggression and floods, aiming to cut irrigation costs and strengthen food security through interest-free loans. Sahel Climate Strain: The UN says 24 million people across the Sahel need humanitarian assistance as violence spreads and the region warms faster than the global average, worsening drought, desertification, and flood impacts. Gulf Shipping Risk: With Iran-US tensions rising, reports say Iran may target or disrupt key shipping routes near Yemen’s Bab al-Mandab, raising fears for global trade and regional stability. Houthi Economic Pressure: Yemen’s Houthi authorities are reportedly introducing new taxes and market extortion campaigns to cope with financial strain, adding fresh burdens on traders and businesses.

Food Security Crisis: Nearly half (47%) of people in Yemen’s government-controlled areas face acute food insecurity, with about 5 million in Crisis or worse (IPC 3+) and Emergency levels rising from 1.4 million now to 1.5 million in the June–September lean season and 1.8 million by Oct–Dec. Humanitarian Support: UNHCR and KSrelief signed a $3.1m deal to boost protection and healthcare for nearly 45,000 displaced people in Yemen, including help with civil documentation and legal aid. Renewables for Farmers: In Al-Hudaydah, 190 solar energy systems are being supplied and installed for date palm farmers hit by aggression and floods, aiming to cut irrigation costs and strengthen food security. Local Governance & Livelihoods: In Houthi-controlled areas, the group is reportedly introducing new taxes and market extortion campaigns targeting traders and businesses, deepening pressure on an already strained private sector. Regional Pressure on Yemen’s Seas: Iran-linked reporting warns of possible escalation affecting the Bab al-Mandab corridor, raising concerns for shipping routes that Yemen’s economy depends on.

Renewable Energy for Yemen’s Farmers: In Al-Hudaydah, the Al-Durayhimi Agricultural Cooperative has started supplying and installing 190 solar energy systems for date palm farmers hit by aggression and floods, funded through a $545,000 Zakat-backed project with soft, interest-free loans—aimed at cutting irrigation costs and boosting food security. Humanitarian Protection in Yemen: UNHCR and KSrelief signed a $3.1 million deal to expand protection and healthcare for nearly 45,000 displaced Yemenis, including help with civil documentation, legal aid, and support for voluntary returns, plus services at healthcare centers. Local Climate & Health Awareness in Taiz: Taiz’s Health and Environment Office held an oratorical event marking Yawm al-Wilayah, linking community messaging to health and public responsibility. Economic Pressure Under Houthi Control: Reports say Houthi authorities are rolling out new taxes and market extortion campaigns targeting traders and businesses, worsening the private sector’s strain amid a deepening financial crisis. Yemen’s Cultural Heritage Push: Yemen’s culture minister in the internationally recognized government says the country is working to protect heritage and attract investment, arguing that rebuilding the “narrative” is key after years of war. Desertification Context: A new global piece warns that drylands are getting permanently drier and that desert expansion is advancing—an issue with clear relevance to Yemen’s long-term land and water stress. Red Sea Security Risk: Analysis highlights how the Bab al-Mandab Strait could be pulled into proxy conflict, raising stakes for shipping and regional stability that directly affects Yemen’s environment and livelihoods.

Renewables for Yemen’s farmers: In Al-Hudaydah, the Al-Durayhimi Agricultural Cooperative has started supplying and installing 190 solar energy systems for date palm farmers hit by aggression and floods, funded through a $545,000 Zakat-backed project with soft, interest-free loans—aimed at cutting irrigation costs and boosting food security. Humanitarian protection in Yemen: UNHCR and KSrelief signed a $3.1 million deal to expand protection and healthcare for nearly 45,000 displaced people, including civil documentation, legal aid, and support for voluntary returns, plus help through three healthcare centers. Local economic pressure under Houthi control: Reports say the Houthis are rolling out new market “tax” and extortion campaigns on traders and businesses, citing “State Day,” as financial strain and isolation deepen. Desertification warning with a Yemen link: A global report highlights how drylands are getting permanently drier, with the Sahara expanding southward—an environmental pressure that can intensify drought stress across the region. Yemen’s heritage under strain: Yemen’s culture minister says the country is pushing back against looting and neglect by rebuilding cultural links and attracting investment to protect sites and restore global attention. Sea-route risk for Yemen: Coverage flags renewed focus on the Bab al-Mandab Strait as conflict risks spreading toward Red Sea shipping lanes, a direct concern for Yemen’s coastal environment and livelihoods.

Desertification Watch: A new UN-linked report warns that more than three-quarters of the world’s land has become permanently drier since 1996, with the Sahara expanding by about a million square kilometres over the past century—pushing further into the Sahel and threatening dryland livelihoods. Yemen Heritage Under Pressure: Yemen’s newly appointed culture minister says the country is fighting looting and neglect by rebuilding global attention on music, poetry, history, and heritage sites—while courting private investment to protect places damaged by years of war. Red Sea Risk for Yemen: As Iran-US talks wobble and oil prices swing, attention is turning to Yemen’s Bab al-Mandab Strait as a potential pressure point—raising fears of disruption to Red Sea shipping and the wider maritime economy. Yemen Economy Squeezed: The World Bank reports Yemen’s economy contracted again in 2025 and may worsen in 2026, citing blocked oil exports, weak demand, and falling humanitarian funding. Taiz Health & Environment: Taiz’s Health and Environment Office held an awareness event tied to Yawm al-Wilayah, highlighting public health messaging and community engagement.

Yemen’s economy under strain: The World Bank says Yemen’s real GDP fell 1.5% in 2025 and may drop another 0.5% in 2026 as conflict blocks oil exports, weakens demand, and cuts humanitarian funding to about 28% of UN needs. Humanitarian pressure in Yemen: UN-linked reporting warns the country is edging closer to collapse after years of war, with millions needing aid and severe gaps in healthcare and nutrition. Yemen’s cultural heritage push: Yemen’s internationally recognized government appoints a new culture minister in the south, focusing on stopping looting and reopening heritage sites as a way to reshape global perceptions. Environment & health in Taiz: Taiz’s Health and Environment Office held an oratorical event tied to Yawm al-Wilayah, highlighting community awareness as part of public health work. Regional risks hitting Yemen’s waters: Coverage on the Strait of Hormuz and nearby chokepoints flags how renewed conflict could spill into the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb area—directly relevant to Yemen’s maritime environment. Desertification context: A wider report notes UN findings that drylands are expanding and the Sahara is pushing south, underscoring the long-term climate and land pressure Yemen communities face.

Yemen Humanitarian Crisis: The UN says Yemen is edging closer to collapse, with millions facing hunger and shrinking aid coverage as the war grinds on. Yemen Economy Under Strain: The World Bank reports Yemen’s economy contracted again in 2025 and is likely to decline further in 2026, citing blocked oil exports, weak demand, and reduced humanitarian funding. Yemen Energy Support: Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council thanked Saudi Arabia for a $150 million grant of oil derivatives to keep power plants running and ease daily suffering. Earthquakes in Yemen: Yemen’s Dhamar Province recorded a sixth earthquake in May (magnitude 3.1), with no initial damage reported. Water & Heritage: Archaeologists uncovered massive ancient water reservoirs at Egypt’s Red Sea port of Aydhab, highlighting how historic infrastructure supported trade and pilgrimage routes. Climate & Drylands: A new report warns desertification is advancing fast, with the Sahara expanding southward and more land becoming permanently drier. Nature in the Gulf: Abu Dhabi launched a project tagging 100,000 native trees to monitor and protect desert ecosystems.

Desertification & drylands: A new UN-linked discussion warns that more than three-quarters of land is becoming permanently drier, with the Sahara expanding southward into the Sahel—raising stakes for Yemen’s already fragile dry ecosystems. Native trees & biodiversity: Abu Dhabi is tagging 100,000 native trees with digital IDs to monitor and protect species like ghaf, samar and sidr—an approach that highlights how better tracking can support wildlife and soil stability in arid regions. Yemen’s economy & basic services: The World Bank says Yemen’s real GDP fell again in 2025 and may drop further in 2026 as conflict blocks oil exports, cuts essential spending, and leaves humanitarian funding far below needs. Power for Yemen (environment + health): Yemen’s PLC thanked Saudi Arabia for a $150m grant of petroleum derivatives to run diesel/mazout power plants—aimed at easing shortages that hit hospitals and daily life. Earthquake monitoring: Yemen’s Dhamar Province recorded a 3.1 quake (sixth in May) with no initial damage reports, underscoring the need for resilient infrastructure. Agriculture & food security: Yemen’s agricultural sector is reported to have grown since 2015, with gains in grains and legumes, including wheat expansion in al-Jawf. Climate & conflict impacts: Research on Gaza highlights how war-driven emissions and damaged infrastructure can push fragile systems closer to collapse—an environmental warning relevant to Yemen’s ongoing crises. Sana’a autism awareness: A campaign in Sana’a parks launched for early autism diagnosis and community awareness, coordinated with health, environment and education ministries.

Yemen Humanitarian Crisis: The UN says Yemen is edging closer to collapse after a decade of war and neglect, with more than half the population needing aid, acute malnutrition among millions of children, and healthcare access still collapsing as funds shrink. Energy & Power Resilience: Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council thanked Saudi Arabia for a $150 million grant of oil derivatives to keep diesel- and mazout-run power plants operating, aiming to ease daily suffering and stabilize services. Earth & Risk Monitoring: Yemen’s earthquake monitoring center reported a new 3.1 quake in Dhamar Province (sixth in May), with no initial damage, highlighting ongoing seismic activity. Agriculture & Food Security: Yemen’s agricultural sector is said to be growing despite blockade pressures, with grain up 21% and legumes up 31% from 2015–2025, and wheat expansion in al-Jawf to narrow the import gap. Climate & War’s Footprint: Research warns climate shocks and conflict emissions are pushing fragile systems toward collapse, including findings on massive CO₂e from the Gaza war—an environmental warning that echoes across the region. Regional Environment Link: A UNESCO World Heritage travel feature on Cinque Terre spotlights how landscapes and ecosystems depend on careful protection—an indirect reminder for Yemen’s own fragile environments.

Yemen Humanitarian Crisis: The UN warns Yemen is edging closer to collapse after a decade of war and neglect, with millions needing help, acute malnutrition among children, and severe healthcare access gaps. Power & Energy Support: Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council says Saudi Arabia’s $150m grant of oil derivatives will help run diesel/mazout power plants and ease suffering. Earth & Climate Risks: Yemen’s earthquake monitoring reports a sixth tremor in Dhamar this May, with no initial damage reported. Food Security & Agriculture: Yemen’s agricultural sector shows resilience, with reported gains in grain and legumes production from 2015–2025 and wheat expansion in al-Jawf. Water & Heritage: Archaeologists report massive ancient water reservoirs uncovered at Egypt’s Red Sea port of Aydhab, highlighting historic trade and pilgrimage infrastructure. Academic Recovery: Yemeni universities sign steps to rebuild global academic links via a national network of international relations offices, supported through EU Erasmus+ work. Regional Environment Link: UN-backed research highlights how climate shocks and conflict-driven emissions can push fragile systems toward collapse.

Humanitarian Crisis: The UN warns Yemen is edging closer to collapse, with millions facing acute hunger, malnutrition, and lack of healthcare as the war grinds on. Energy & Power Access: Yemen’s PLC and the government thanked Saudi Arabia for a $150m grant of petroleum derivatives to keep diesel/mazout power plants running and ease daily suffering. Earth & Hazards: Yemen’s earthquake monitoring center reported a new 3.1 quake in Dhamar, the sixth tremor recorded there in May, with no initial damage. Food Security & Agriculture: Yemen’s agricultural sector is seeing gains despite blockade pressures, including higher grain and legume production and expanded wheat cultivation in al-Jawf. Climate Accountability: The UN General Assembly backed a resolution affirming states’ legal duties to tackle climate change, while the U.S. voted against it—Yemen was among the opponents. Education & Environment Links: Yemen universities moved to rebuild global academic ties by creating a national network for international relations offices, aiming to reconnect higher education after years of isolation. Desertification Watch: A new report highlights how drylands are getting permanently drier worldwide, with the Sahara expanding southward—an issue with direct relevance for Yemen’s long-term land resilience.

Earthquake Watch (Yemen): Yemen’s National Center for Monitoring and Studying Earthquakes and Volcanoes recorded a sixth tremor in Dhamar Province on Monday (magnitude 3.1), with no initial damage reports. Food & Farming Resilience: Yemen’s agricultural sector is credited with gains toward self-sufficiency, including a 21% rise in grain output and a 31% rise in legumes from 2015–2025, with wheat expansion highlighted in al-Jawf. Energy for Power Plants: Yemen’s government thanked Saudi Arabia for $150 million in petroleum-derivatives support to keep Yemeni power plants running and ease humanitarian and economic strain. Climate & War’s Hidden Costs: New research warns that climate shocks are worsening Gaza’s fragility, while also flagging the overlooked carbon footprint of conflict. Climate Accountability: The UN General Assembly backed an ICJ climate duty resolution, but Yemen was listed among countries opposing it. Desertification Warning: A new report notes drylands are expanding worldwide, with the Sahara pushing southward—an urgent reminder for Yemen’s arid regions.

Desertification Watch: A new UN-linked discussion warns that drylands are expanding fast, with the Sahara pushing southward and threatening ecosystems and livelihoods across the Sahel. Yemen Humanitarian Strain: Reports highlight how Yemenis are being forced to risk their lives smuggling qat into Saudi Arabia, showing how conflict and poverty keep driving dangerous environmental and border pressures. Water & Health in Yemen: Yemen’s authorities and health offices continue Eid visits and support for the wounded, underscoring how fragile healthcare access remains during extreme heat. Frankincense Protection: A cross-border effort aims to safeguard threatened frankincense trees tied to Wadi Dawkah’s UNESCO status, targeting overgrazing, resin harvesting, parasites, and climate-linked risks. Climate Justice in Global Courts: The UN’s climate crisis ruling is gaining momentum internationally, while major oil producers and some states push back—an issue that matters for Yemen’s long-term climate vulnerability. Sea Security & Yemen’s Coast: UK maritime updates describe armed security responses near Yemen’s waters, a reminder that shipping risks can quickly escalate around the Red Sea.

Desertification & drylands: A new report warns that more than three-quarters of the world’s land has become permanently drier since the UN Convention to Combat Desertification began, with the Sahara expanding southward into the Sahel—an environmental pressure Yemen communities already feel through water stress and land degradation. Climate, peace & local voices in Yemen: A Yemen-wide consultation (3,694 people across 13 governorates) under “Environmental Pathways for Reconciliation” found natural resources, environment, and climate change rank among top priorities for peacebuilding. Eid sacrifice services in Sana’a: Sana’a’s slaughterhouses and meat markets say 12 facilities are ready for Eid al-Adha, with pre- and post-slaughter inspections and hygienic waste disposal. Frankincense protection in Wadi Dawkah: A project with Oman aims to protect threatened Boswellia sacra trees at the UNESCO site, citing risks like overgrazing, excessive resin harvesting, parasites, and climate impacts. Food security pressure: WHO highlights severe hunger and weak services in DR Congo’s Ituri, underscoring how conflict, infrastructure collapse, and disease reinforce each other.

Desertification Watch: A new report warns that more than three-quarters of the world’s land has become permanently drier since the UN Convention to Combat Desertification began, with the Sahara expanding southward into the Sahel—an environmental shift that threatens Yemen’s wider dryland ecosystems. Yemen Water Management: In Sana’a, officials reviewed progress at the General Authority for Water Resources and Facilities, including projects to create lakes and water barriers to recharge groundwater and curb random well digging. Frankincense Protection: A project aims to turn Oman’s Wadi Dawkah into a global frankincense tourism and conservation hub, focusing on protecting threatened Boswellia sacra trees—relevant for Yemen’s own frankincense heritage. Eid Livestock Services: Sana’a’s slaughterhouses and meat markets office says 12 facilities are ready for Eid al-Adha, with pre- and post-slaughter inspections and hygienic waste disposal. Environment for Peace: A Yemen-wide consultation (3,600+ people) fed into a reconciliation project using natural resources, environment, and climate change as an entry point for locally led peacebuilding. Health & Hunger Link: WHO flagged DR Congo’s Ituri as both an Ebola hotspot and an acute hunger crisis—highlighting how malnutrition and weak services can fuel disease outbreaks.

Eid al-Adha pressure on food systems: Egypt’s meat crisis is being blamed on weak government planning for regional shocks, with Sudan-linked disruptions hitting live cattle imports and a fragile agricultural base making shortages worse. Yemen local readiness: In Sana’a, slaughterhouses and meat markets say they’re fully prepared for Eid sacrifices, with 12 equipped sites, health checks before/after slaughter, and around-the-clock service during Tashreeq. Strait of Hormuz tension: Fresh U.S.-Iran clashes and attacks near the waterway are adding uncertainty to talks aimed at ending the war and reopening shipping. Health and hunger warning: WHO says DR Congo’s Ituri is both an Ebola hotspot and one of the areas hardest hit by acute hunger, where insecurity is also shutting down health services. Yemen protest memory: Yemen Airways marked the one-year anniversary of an attack on a Yemenia aircraft during Hajj preparations, vowing accountability. Polio push: Horn of Africa and Yemen countries reaffirmed plans to stop variant poliovirus through tighter cross-border coordination.