A research study, implemented by Tamdeen Youth Foundation in partnership with Oxfam on (Climate changes and their Impact on Food Security and Livelihoods in Al Ma'afer and Ash Shamayatain districts, Taiz Governorate), showed that 89% of farmers have changed their main source of income over the last twenty years, as the amount of rain in the region decreased, and the precipitation seasons changed, with a change in temperature and a high rate of drought, so that 73% of farmers suffer from food insecurity (food shortages) as a result of climate changes.

The study, which is part of the (Humanitarian Assistance and  Resilience Project for Vulnerable IDPs and Host Communities), funded by the Danish International Development Agency, revealed a lack of awareness of the concept of climate change and its impact on the environment and society, which led to the absence of baseline data on climate change and its impact on the community, the lack of local readiness, and the unwillingness of local authorities, relevant government offices and departments and communities to deal with climate change, as a result of the lack of any plans by the authorities, offices and government departments to mitigate the negative effects of climate change.

The study includes results and indicators that will contribute to climate policy planning. It also makes proposals and recommendations to the government, CSOs, and international organizations to pay attention to the issue of climate change, and to include it as a key priority among the current national development priorities.

If urgent action and measures are not taken to reduce the challenges of climate change, Yemen is likely to experience more frequent climate disasters, amid water and food insecurity and land degradation. Local and international response to crises in Yemen will only be effective by strengthening resilience to climate change.