Yemen fisheries and climate change
The report examines how climate change and conflict are undermining Yemen’s marine ecosystems and fisheries, which are vital for the economy, food security, and local livelihoods. Using satellite data, computer vision, and field research, it proposes adaptive, evidence-based policies to restore sustainable management and protect coastal communities.
Authors
Saleh Fadhl
Policy Adviser, The Executive Bureau for the Acceleration of Aid Absorption and Support for Policy Reforms Yemen
Amna Mahmood
Policy Economist, State Fragility initiative, International Growth Centre
Austin L. Wright
Associate Professor and the Director of Strategic Initiatives, The University of ChicagoCaleb Costa
Principal, Bison Analytics-
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- Yemen's extensive coastline supports rich marine biodiversity and productive fisheries, essential for the national economy, food security, and local livelihoods, yet faces severe threats from climate change and prolonged internal conflict.
- The report analyses climate-driven impacts on marine ecosystems, including seasonal variability, long-term environmental trends, and extreme events such as Cyclone Tej in 2023.
- It also evaluates Yemen's fisheries sector, identifying historical trends, disruptions caused by conflict, and critical gaps in current monitoring and management practices.
- Leveraging satellite remote sensing, computer vision, and collaborative field data, the study proposes a dynamic framework for revitalising marine research and fisheries management.
- The report emphasises the urgent need for targeted, adaptive, evidence-based policies to safeguard Yemen's coastal ecosystems and dependent communities.