[12/11/2026 06:08]

ANTALYA – SABA
Minister of Water and Environment, Eng. Tawfiq al-Sharjabi held Thirsday separate meetings with delegations from UNICEF and the Green Climate Fund (GCF) on the sidelines of COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye.

He discussed with them strengthening cooperation and expanding climate and environmental partnerships.

During his meeting with UNICEF, headed by Gernot Laganda, the two sides discussed climate and environmental initiatives, innovative financing mechanisms, resource mobilization, and opportunities to expand successful projects.

Al-Sharjabi stressed the importance of aligning initiatives with Yemen’s national priorities and strengthening communities’ resilience to climate change.

In a separate meeting with the Green Climate Fund delegation, led by Regional Director Thomas Eriksson and Middle East Manager Amjad Al-Mahdi, the discussions focused on expanding Yemen’s climate project portfolio and securing funding for priority initiatives.

The meeting reviewed GCF-funded projects in Yemen, particularly the recently approved Water and Climate Information Management Systems and Early Warning Project.

Other priorities included integrated coastal zone management, clean energy, low-emission development, and greater private-sector involvement in climate investments.

Al-Sharjabi emphasized the need to move beyond project preparation towards developing an integrated portfolio of investment-ready climate projects, while strengthening national institutional and technical capacities to access and manage climate finance.

Both UNICEF and the Green Climate Fund reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Yemen’s climate priorities, promoting sustainable development, and strengthening the country’s capacity to adapt to climate change.

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