Minister of Water and Environment, Engineer Tawfiq al-Sharjabi, met with a World Bank delegation in Aden to discuss ways to enhance cooperation on climate change and water security.
The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, signed several financing agreements with some member countries for a total value exceeding one billion dollars.
Minister of Water and Environment Discusses Climate Change and Water Security with World Bank
[24/05/2025 01:41]
ADEN-SABA
Minister of Water and Environment, Engineer Tawfiq al-Sharjabi, met with a World Bank delegation in Aden to discuss ways to enhance cooperation on climate change and water security.
The meeting focused on joint projects aimed at addressing the challenges of climate change and ensuring water and food security in Yemen.
The two sides reviewed the outcomes of recent field visits and meetings conducted by the World Bank delegation, which aimed to assess the current situation and identify opportunities for supporting key development sectors.
Al-Sharjabi praised the efforts of the World Bank delegation and the fruitful discussions held with the ministry's team.
He emphasized that these agreements will drive environmental and development work in Yemen, particularly in light of the growing challenges of climate change and resource scarcity.
The minister stressed the importance of continued partnership with the World Bank and international financing institutions in supporting Yemen's development efforts and enhancing its capacity to adapt to climate change and ensure water and food security.