ENVIRONMENT AND DISASTERS

​MOGADISHU — The Banadir Governorate drew the curtain on the activities of the “National Tree-Planting Week” in Somalia, in a ceremonial event held at Mogadishu City Hall; embodying her deep commitment to her national responsibilities towards the environment, and striving to root the culture of sustainability as an authentic approach …

NAIROBI — In a strategic move to bolster developmental sovereignty and the financial sustainability of environmental projects, Somalia took a significant step today toward securing direct access to global climate financing. The Somalia National Climate Fund (NCF) inaugurated a technical training program in Nairobi, Kenya, on “Accreditation to the Green …

MOGADISHU — ​H.E. Ahmed Omar Mohamed, State Minister for Environment and Climate Change, inaugurated the technical training in Mogadishu yesterday, with broad participation from governmental and non-governmental sectors, as part of the Ministry’s efforts to enhance national readiness for international carbon market mechanisms over three consecutive days. ​In his opening …

MOGADISHU — As part of its strategic efforts to secure sovereign facilities and enhance the efficiency of national cadres in crisis management, the Emergency Response Department of the Banadir Regional Administration conducted a specialized training session for the staff and personnel of the Somali National Presidency. The program aims to …

MOGADISHU — ​In a strategic move to fortify the education sector against escalating environmental crises, Somalia laid a foundational stone today to integrate climate awareness into the minds of future generations, as H.E. Ahmed Omar Mohamed, State Minister for Environment and Climate Change, inaugurated the validation meeting for the “Education …

MOGADISHU — Residents of Ceelwaaq and its surroundings welcomed moderate rainfall, leading to a tangible humanitarian breakthrough after a harsh period of drought that struck livelihoods and affected social stability in the region. This downpour arrives to dispel residents’ fears and revive hopes for an agricultural and pastoral season that …

​LAS ANOD — Las Anod Municipality, the capital of North East State, has launched a major tree-planting campaign aimed at establishing environmental sustainability and enhancing the city’s urban appearance, as part of a comprehensive strategic plan to address the accelerating climate challenges facing the region. The Executive Secretary of the …

NAIRBI — Xinhua News Agency, quoting the Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), reported that the Horn of Africa, led by the Federal Republic of Somalia, is expected to experience wetter-than-normal rainfall conditions from April to June this year. ​In a statement issued …

KIGALI — Within the framework of accelerated African action to confront environmental challenges, the high-level conference on Green Climate Finance and the exchange of institutional expertise concluded in Kigali, Rwanda. Somalia presented its ambitious national strategy to localize sustainable finance mechanisms and build a green economy resilient to climate fluctuations, …

​MOGADISHU — The Federal Government of Somalia, in collaboration with the World Bank, officially launched the “National Climate and Development Report,” a strategic initiative aimed at establishing a comprehensive roadmap to address the escalating impacts of climate change. The event gathered various environmental and development institutions to examine the direct …