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TASHKENT — Federal Government of Somalia’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Lieutenant General Bashir Mohamed Jama, addressed the General Assembly of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) in Uzbekistan, reaffirming his country’s steadfast commitment to the 2030 Agenda and accelerating actions against ecological degradation.
In his national address titled “The Last Sprint Towards 2030”, detailed by the Ministry’s Official Facebook Page, the Minister highlighted Somalia’s significant strides in implementing national climate frameworks, including the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) and the National Adaptation Plan (NAP).
The Somali Minister pointed out that agriculture and land use constitute the primary sources of greenhouse gas emissions in the country, revealing that Somalia has devised strategic plans aimed at reducing approximately 29.5 million tons of carbon dioxide (CO_2) emissions.
He explained that the execution of these vital environmental undertakings is estimated to require an investment of USD 5.17 billion, which remains paramount to achieving the nation’s climate targets and securing a resilient future.
The Somali official stressed the importance of empowering local communities to lead environmental protection efforts by integrating indigenous knowledge with modern technology, such as early warning systems, to enhance food security and community resilience.
In his concluding remarks, His Excellency called upon international partners and development agencies to bolster innovative financing and strategic partnerships aimed at capacity building in vulnerable nations to accelerate the global 2030 sustainable development goals.
The high-level Somali delegation participating in the summit included key experts and advisors, notably Hon. Abdullahi Godah Barre, Advisor to the Ministry; Ms. Ayann Harare, National Climate Finance Coordinator; and Ms. Hamdi Abdi Isse, Director of the Minister’s Office.
This active engagement by the Republic of Somalia in such a prestigious global forum reflects its growing diplomatic footprints in international environmental governance and its keenness to forge transnational alliances to foster sustainable growth.
The Global Environment Facility (GEF) is an independent international financial mechanism established on the eve of the 1992 Earth Summit to assist developing nations in tackling urgent environmental crises. Somalia stands out as a promising African nation striving to reform its ecological strategies despite complex geopolitical and climate vulnerabilities in the Horn of Africa.
