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Middle East and Northern Africa reports

Assignments from the MENA region include mapping exercises, support to policy processes, analysing linkages between different thematic areas, and capacity building.

Examples of the Helpdesk’s regional assignments are mapping of climate and environmental finance, analysis of linkages between environmental, security and gender issues, assessment of means to strengthen biodiversity integration, and support to workshops (e.g. green economy) for capacity building.

At the country level, assignments include policy briefs for multi-dimensional poverty analyses, collections of results and lessons learned from environmental integration, support to strategy processes and review of project proposals, especially referring to water, energy and food.

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Environmental and Climate Change Policy Brief, Syria, 2024

Environmental and Climate Change Policy Brief, Syria, 2024 (pdf)
Syria faces severe challenges from civil war, environmental degradation, and climate impacts. Nearly 90% of Syrians live below the poverty line, 70% need humanitarian aid, and half lack access to safe water. This Helpdesk report highlights how environmental issues like water scarcity, pollution, and deforestation intensify poverty and limit access to food, water, and livelihoods. Conflict has destroyed infrastructure, worsened food security, and displaced over seven million Syrian people, impacting agriculture and access to resources. Key recommendations for Syria's recovery include linking humanitarian and development aid, improving water systems, supporting climate-resilient agriculture, and strengthening data for future planning and poverty reduction.

Environmental and Climate Change Policy Brief, Yemen, 2022

Environmental Policy Brief Yemen, 2022 (pdf)
Sida’s Helpdesk developed this policy brief to support the Swedish Embassy in addressing environmental and climate impacts on poverty in Yemen. Yemen faces extreme water scarcity, land degradation, and pollution, intensified by conflict and weak governance. Poor access to basic services like electricity, healthcare, and education deepens poverty and inequality, affecting vulnerable groups, especially women and marginalized communities. Agriculture, which is vital for most Yemenis, is constrained by water shortages and unequal land access. Conflict has worsened food insecurity and damaged infrastructure, leaving 80% of Yemenis reliant on aid. Improved and equitable access to resources along with equitable development participation and sustainable practices could help reduce poverty and build resilience in Yemen.
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