Saad al-Ajmi al-Soqotri is a youth activist from Socotra and a member of the Yemen Peace Forum (YPF). He is interested in climate change and its effects on landscapes and local communities.
Saad's latest contributions
Socotra: Climate Change and Memory in Photos
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Socotra, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site, has one of the most unique and isolated ecosystems in the world. Located off the coast of Yemen near the Horn of Africa, the Socotra archipelago sits at the crossroads of the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean. The archipelago is home to incredible biodiversity: 37 percent of its 825 plant … Read more
Socotra’s Forgotten Travelers
Yemen’s civil war has cast a shadow over Socotra, the Indian Ocean archipelago governorate, and the daily lives of its residents. Before the war began in 2014, there were three flights to and from the islands. The first was operated by Yemenia Airways, the second by small local operator Felix Airways, and the third by the Yemeni Ministry of … Read more