Environment

YEMEN: Alarm bells over water

Aug 26, 2008 - 5:15:34 AM

Experts say there is a need to reduce Sanaa city's two million population by half in order to confront the water crisis in this city

The increase in the cost of food items might finally encourage Yemeni farmers to give priority to growing cereals, especially wheat. There is also a need for expansion in modern irrigation techniques with programs to increase water-use efficiency and careful monitoring of water use, a new report has recommended.

50 percent fall in pesticide imports during 2008

Jul 15, 2008 - 3:41:21 AM

The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation confirmed that Yemen’s imports of pesticides fell to 464 tons during the first half of this year, compared to 824 tons in the same period of 2007.

Household filters can solve water pollution

Jun 24, 2008 - 4:19:14 AM

Yemen suffers from a chronic and serious water shortage, forcing people to use water regardless of the pollution in it. However, simple pottery water filters impregnated with colloidal silver could be used to reduce the health hazards from water pollution, according to a study discussed in a workshop held on Saturday, June 21 at the Mövenpick Hotel in Sana’a.

Ferro-cement technique used to harvest rainwater

Jun 24, 2008 - 4:13:11 AM

For the first time in its history, Yemen is making use of the ferro-cement technique to alleviate the water crisis which poses the biggest threat to human survival in this country.

World Environment Day announces war on carbon emissions

Jun 14, 2008 - 3:46:25 AM

Under the slogan "Kick the Carbon Habit! Towards a Low Carbon Economy" the world celebrated World Environment Day (WED) - which aims to spread awareness about environmental preservation.

Virtual water: impossible reality in Yemen

Apr 22, 2008 - 8:21:55 AM

While Yemen suffers from grave water shortages, specialists and officials keep on warning that the country’s water supply relies on limited groundwater. Only 125 cubic meters are available annually per capita, and the groundwater has been polluted and heavily overexploited for more than two decades...

Water scarcity: Yemen’s worrying reality

Feb 12, 2008 - 5:04:59 AM

Many areas in Yemen suffer a severe crisis in water supply for drinking, irrigating agricultural lands and other vital needs. Most Yemenis have stopped drawing water from the many wells which have recently dried up. The water crisis in Yemen makes people worried, even children, who are the ones mostly responsible for bringing water from springs and wells.

Yemeni islands: the gate to Yemen’s future

Dec 4, 2007 - 2:26:44 AM

Yemeni islands are the bright gate to Yemen’s future. Many distinguished features are found on these islands, but they still need more efforts and investment in order to be improved. Yahya Mohammed al-Kain’ai, General Director of the General Authority for Development and Promotion of Yemeni islands (YPDA), spoke with the Yemen Observer about the current situation and future needs of these islands.

Supply of urban water and sanitation to be decentralized

Dec 4, 2007 - 2:23:40 AM

The consolidation and decentralization of suppliers of urban water and sanitation was the topic of a workshop held on Monday, November 26 at the Movenpick Hotel.

Yemen must take action to secure water supply

Mar 27, 2007 - 6:04:00 PM

Few things are as critical to the future of Yemen as water. It’s in such short supply that it could run out in a mere 10 years. Thus, World Water Day, inaugurated by the United Nations General Assembly, is of particular importance here.

New cloth bags may save help environment

Mar 3, 2007 - 12:34:00 PM

Cloth bags are the best alternative to plastic bags, says Ahmed Molham. Plastic bags harm the environment and are linked to many diseases such as cancer. This was Molham’s motivation for this project.

Students mark National Environment Day by getting hands dirty

Feb 27, 2007 - 2:10:00 PM

The students of Amideast in Sana’a helped Yemen observe the fifth annual National Environment Day by cleaning up the massive Al-Sabaeen Park on Thursday Feb. 22.

Arctic ice melting at alarming rate

Sep 21, 2006 - 12:03:00 PM

Fish and other marine life accustomed to swimming the salty Arctic Ocean will soon have to adapt to fresher water or find a new home. The Arctic Ocean, the smallest of the world’s four oceans, is becoming less salty every day as a result of melting ice, say scientists. And that’s just one of the problems posed by a sudden massive increase in the disappearance of Arctic ice.

Research Station to promote enhanced agricultural seeds

Aug 1, 2006 - 12:17:00 AM

DHAMAR- The Regional Station for Central Highlands Researches (RSCHR) is examining the seeds of many agricultural products in order to enhance them and distribute them to farmers.

International conference on water governance in MENA region

Jul 18, 2006 - 10:35:00 PM

The German Government represented by InWEnt (capacity building international), the Arab Water Council and the Yemen Ministry of Water and Environment and at the support of the GTZ opened on July 15 a conference on water governance in the MENA region in Moevenpick hotel in Sana�a.

Lawmakers, environment officials gather over water problems

Jul 4, 2006 - 3:02:00 AM

Lawmakers and environment officials in Amran have recently gathered over the worsening water problems. New studies put the blame on indiscriminate over-exploitation.

Wadi Maitama Waters not Potable, according to a Study

Jun 21, 2006 - 3:07:00 AM

IBB- The waters in the wells of Wadi Maitama region, in the heart of Ibb, are too polluted to be safe for drinking according to a recent environmental study.

Conserving and Protecting Environment

Jun 17, 2006 - 7:45:00 PM

SANA'A - The Poverty Reduction Strategy highlighted the importance of strengthened management of natural resources, empowerment and involvement of beneficiaries, employment of the poor in environmental projects, and enhancement of the role of women and young people in preserving the environment.

Agriculture Ministry Destroys Tons of Cancerous Pesticides

Jun 17, 2006 - 7:43:00 PM

SANA�A- The Ministry of Agriculture has destroyed as many as 262 tons of pesticides, a pileup of substances smuggled over the last 10 years into Yemen.

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