Somalia Calls for Stronger Arab Climate Cooperation at Cairo Ministerial Meeting
At the 4th Arab Ministerial Session on Meteorology & Climate in Cairo, Somalia’s State Minister for Environment and Climate Change, Ahmed Omar Mohamed, highlighted the critical need for enhanced regional collaboration to address shared climate threats. Mohamed underscored Somalia’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its climate resilience, including the finalization of legislation to establish a National…
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Somaliland President Launches Ambitious Green Initiative on National Tree Planting Day
On Tuesday, President Abdirahman Mohamed Irro officially launched the 3 Million Trees Project as Somaliland celebrated the National Tree Planting Day. In his address, the President called upon all citizens, communities, and organizations to actively participate in this crucial environmental campaign. “By planting trees today, we’re combating climate change, restoring our degraded lands, and securing…
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Somalia Establishes Climate Finance Unit
Under the leadership of Lt. Gen. Bashir Mohamed Jama, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Somalia has established a Climate Finance Unit—a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing the country’s global standing on #ClimateJustice and bolstering national capacity for direct access to climate finance. This development builds upon Somalia’s recent efforts, such as joining the…
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Below-Average Rainfall Predicted in Somalia from April 1-8
The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has forecasted below-average rainfall and above-normal temperatures for Somalia during the Gu season (March-May) of 2025. Specifically, from April 1 to 8, Lower Juba is expected to receive 20–30 mm of rainfall, while regions such as Nugal, Bari, Gedo, Bay, Bakool, Hiran, and parts of Mudug are anticipated…
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45,000 Drought-Affected Households in Somalia Receive $2 Million Insurance Payout from ARC Group
The African Risk Capacity (ARC) Group has approved a $2 million insurance payout to support approximately 45,000 drought-affected households in Somalia. This initiative is part of ARC’s broader mission to help African nations manage climate-related disasters through parametric insurance, which enables swift financial assistance based on predefined triggers like rainfall deviations. The funding for ARC’s…
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Urban Green Spaces: The Role of Somalia’s Cities in Climate Action
Introduction Somalia’s cities are at the frontline of climate change, facing rising temperatures, droughts, and extreme weather events. As urbanization accelerates, incorporating green spaces into city planning can play a crucial role in mitigating climate effects and enhancing urban resilience. The Importance of Urban Green Spaces Urban green spaces—parks, gardens, tree-lined streets, and urban forests—offer…
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Somalia Reiterates Commitment to Bridge Early Warning Gap
On World Meteorological Day, Somalia’s Ministry of Environment and Climate Change reiterated its dedication to bridging the early warning gap, emphasizing the importance of robust early warning systems to protect lives and enhance community resilience against climate-induced disasters. Somalia has faced over 30 climate-related hazards since 1990, including 12 droughts and 19 floods, highlighting the…
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UN Identifies 3-Pronged Solution for Hunger Threatening over 4 Million Somalis by April 2025
The situation in Somalia is indeed dire, with 4.4 million people at risk of facing hunger by April 2025 due to a combination of severe drought, ongoing conflict, and high food prices. The United Nations is actively working to address these challenges by focusing on several key areas. Strengthening Water Access Ensuring that communities have…
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How Much Progress Has Somalia Made in the Race to Net Zero?
Somalia has taken meaningful steps toward addressing climate change, though it has not yet set a specific net-zero emissions target. In 2016, Somalia was an early signatory of the Paris Climate Agreement. The country formulated its first National Adaptation Programme of Action (NAPA) in 2013, developed with the support of the United Nations Development Programme…
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Climate Refugees in Somalia: The Human Cost of Global Warming
Somalia exemplifies the profound human cost of global warming, where climate-induced displacement is an escalating crisis. The nation’s heavy reliance on agriculture—employing approximately 80% of its workforce—makes it particularly vulnerable to climate events such as droughts and floods. Case Study: Drought and Displacement In recent years, Somalia has experienced severe droughts leading to significant displacement.…
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