A sombre look at the island of Socotra, situated 400 km off the coast of Yemen. Suffering the indirect consequences of the conflict, the island is facing a devastating environmental crisis. Its native population is struggling with lack of opportunities and uncertainty. Socotra Island gives a rare opportunity to observe rapid processes with global meaning, taking place on a very small scale. The issues locals are facing raise The questions of what is The future of cultural diversity in terms of globalization; and what indirect consequences The war brings.