Lt. Gen. Bashir Mohamed Jama of Somalia and key representatives from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), including Dr. Abebe Haile-Gabriel, FAO’s Assistant Director-General for Africa, and Mr. Etienne Peterschmitt, FAO’s Representative in Somalia, held crucial discussions recently.

The focus was on the Ugbaad Project, which aims to enhance food security and agricultural development in Somalia.

The Ugbaad Project is a critical initiative in Somalia, a country that has faced prolonged challenges due to conflict, climate change, and food insecurity.

By supporting this project, FAO is contributing to the development of climate-resilient agricultural practices, which are essential for ensuring sustainable food production in the face of changing climatic conditions.

Lt. Gen. Jama, in his officially capacity as the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, expressed gratitude for FAO’s support, acknowledging the organization’s role in advancing agricultural development and food security in Somalia.

In turn, FAO commended the Somali ministry’s efforts and commitment to promoting climate-resilient agriculture, which is vital for building a more sustainable and greener future.

This partnership underscores the importance of international cooperation in addressing global challenges such as climate change and food insecurity.

By working together, Somalia and FAO are taking meaningful steps toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 2 (Zero Hunger) and Goal 13 (Climate Action).