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Critical Coverage of the Middle East Since 1971

Gerhard Lichtenthaeler

Gerhard Lichtenthaeler holds a doctorate in water geography from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. He works in Yemen for GTZ, the German Technical Cooperation.

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Water Conflict and Cooperation in Yemen

Yemen is one of the oldest irrigation civilizations in the world. For millennia, farmers have practiced sustainable agriculture using available water and land. Through a myriad of mountain terraces, elaborate water harvesting techniques and community-managed flood and spring irrigation systems, the

Gerhard Lichtenthaeler • 11 min read