This project explores how indigenous agricultural knowledge and traditional water management practices can contribute to addressing Yemen’s water challenges and strengthening rural livelihoods.

Working in a context marked by water scarcity, conflict, and increasing climate pressures, the research examines the role of locally rooted practices in supporting sustainable resource management and community resilience. The findings contribute to a growing evidence base on how traditional knowledge can inform policies and interventions aimed at improving agricultural livelihoods, strengthening resilience, and supporting adaptation to environmental change in crisis-affected settings.

The project forms part of the Supporting Pastoralism & Agriculture in Recurrent & Protracted Crises (SPARC) program, which seeks to improve understanding of effective approaches for supporting livelihoods in contexts affected by recurring shocks, protracted crises, and conflict.