Environmental Pathways for Reconciliation in Yemen: Entry points for local level dialogue

The report presents the findings of an extensive Environmental Peacemaking Consultation carried out in 2023 with over 2,400 people across the nine Yemeni governorates of Aden, Taiz, Marib, Al-Mahra, Al-Hodeidah, Shabwah, Sana’a, Al-Dhale’e, and Hajjah. The consultation examined the environmental dimension of local grievances and conflict by exploring Yemenis’ perceptions of environmental issues, their impact on peace and security, and existing or potential environmental peacemaking solutions.

Environmental Pathways for Reconciliation (EPFR) builds on an existing engagement that focuses on voicing the needs and priorities of Yemenis. It was established to support civil society to address risks related to climate change and other environmental challenges that can contribute to increased conflict and insecurity. The initiative aims to support a platform for local communities to express their concerns around the challenges and opportunities of climate change and other environmental challenges and to help integrate them into the peace process. The project runs along four components: strengthening the Platform by building the capacity of local staff and coordinators, conducting structured consultations with Yemeni people across the country, facilitating engagement on environmental issues through the Platform and building an evidence base for the climate-conflict nexus in Yemen to be shared with local and international stakeholders.

This description was partially excerpted from EIP's website, where more information about the project and the report itself can be found.