The Role of Food Security Projects in Enhancing Climate Adaptation among Yemeni Women
Author(s): Rehab Al-Sanabani and Saleh Huomid
Date: 2025
Topics: Climate Change, Gender, Renewable Resources
Countries: Yemen
This study explores the impact of climate change on food security among women in Yemen, focusing on the governorates of Dhamar, Hadhramout, and Abyan. Using a qualitative approach, data was collected through 30 in-depth interviews with women, local leaders, and food security project managers. The interviews were structured around the three dimensions of the climate adaptation framework: exposure, sensitivity, and adaptive capacity, along with proposed solutions and supportive policies. The findings indicate that women are disproportionately affected by food insecurity due to the intersection of conflict and climate change, including drought, land degradation, and rising living costs. Nonetheless, women demonstrated adaptive strategies through home gardening, food provision, and community engagement, despite challenges such as limited resources, weak institutional support, and social constraints. The study recommends enhancing women’s engagement in food security initiatives through targeted funding, training, and gender-responsive policy frameworks.