Somalia played an active role in joining other nations at the ongoing 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) to launch the Baku COP Presidencies Continuity Coalition for Climate and Health.

Director General Guled Abdijalil of the Ministry of Health represented Somalia during the launch of the Baku COP Presidencies Continuity Coalition for Climate & Health.

This coalition aims to integrate health into global climate discussions, ensuring that the health impacts of climate change are addressed proactively.

With Somalia facing severe climate challenges like droughts, flooding, and health crises, this initiative highlights the critical need for coordinated action to protect vulnerable populations. It’s a step forward in aligning health systems with climate resilience strategies globally.