YE057
Al-Mukha - Al-Khawkhah


Site description (2014 baseline):

Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
Threats: There is a proposed windfarm at Al-Mukha which could seriously impact soaring bird migration. There are two pilot projects to construct a tourist village and a resort at both sites; currently an investor is being sought. The coastal beaches are also impacted by floating rubbish, especially plastic.


Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Al-Mukha - Al-Khawkhah (Yemen). Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/al-mukha--al-khawkhah-iba-yemen on 23/12/2024.