The Prime Minister chaired a meeting with the Ministry of Water and Environment to discuss enhancing performance and work efficiency.

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak convened a meeting in the temporary capital of Aden with the leadership of the Ministry of Water and Environment. The meeting focused on discussing the current status of the water and environment sectors, as well as efforts to enhance performance and efficiency within the ministry’s ongoing and future projects.

Addressing Challenges in Water and Environmental Sectors

The meeting addressed significant challenges facing the water, environment, and sanitation sectors, primarily due to a lack of external funding. Participants explored solutions and proposals to overcome these obstacles. They emphasized the importance of adopting an integrated water resource management approach, protecting the environment, conserving natural resources, and implementing climate adaptation projects to mitigate natural disasters.

Ministry’s Efforts and Future Strategies

The discussion highlighted the ministry’s ongoing efforts, along with affiliated institutions and offices, to secure water supply and sanitation services for citizens. Attendees reviewed existing obstacles and proposed strategies to address them. The ministry has developed plans to combat natural disasters, climate change, and biodiversity loss.

At the beginning of the meeting, Prime Minister bin Mubarak greeted all attendees and conveyed the regards of President Rashad Alimi and his fellow council members. He expressed appreciation for their efforts to improve services in this vital sector, which directly impacts citizens’ lives. The Prime Minister reaffirmed the government’s support for the Ministry of Water and Environment across all its sectors and institutions, emphasizing its priority in government work.

Commitment to Excellence and Funding

Prime Minister bin Mubarak underscored the government’s commitment to the Ministry of Water and Environment, recognizing it as a primary priority. He stressed the need to establish centers of excellence and success stories within its projects to attract more external funding. Additionally, he called for defining policies and enhancing thinking methods to execute the ministry’s responsibilities effectively.

Enhancing Collaboration and Strategic Projects

The Prime Minister directed the ministry to unify and integrate efforts with related ministries to ensure effective responsibility execution. He highlighted the importance of developing mechanisms for managing external grants and support for the water and sanitation sector. Furthermore, he emphasized focusing on strategic projects that utilize unconventional water sources, such as desalination and alternative energy solutions, to address water and energy challenges, along with implementing targeted interventions for climate change projects.

Minister’s Remarks and Future Plans

Minister of Water and Environment, Engineer Tawfiq Al-Sharjabi, welcomed the Prime Minister’s visit, which aimed to assess the ministry’s conditions and the challenges it faces. He acknowledged the Prime Minister’s ongoing support and recognition of the ministry’s work as a government priority. Al-Sharjabi also highlighted the ministry’s achievements in recent months and its future plans to enhance the capacity of water institutions, strengthen institutional frameworks, and modernize information systems.

Presentations on Climate Change and Urban Development

During the meeting, presentations were made by the Climate Change Unit and the Urban Executive Unit, showcasing implemented and ongoing projects, as well as existing partnerships with donors. The meeting also included the Executive Director of the Prime Minister’s Technical Team, Jamal Bin Ghanem.

This meeting marks a significant step towards addressing the pressing issues in Yemen’s water and environmental sectors, ensuring that the government prioritizes sustainable solutions for its citizens.

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