ENVIRONMENT AND DISASTERS

MOGADISHU – Somalia is moving to expand the role of domestic investment in addressing climate change by strengthening partnerships with the private sector and directing greater resources toward climate adaptation, environmental protection, and renewable energy projects. The approach emerged during a meeting held in Mogadishu on Thursday, August 6, 2026, …

MOGADISHU – Somalia has called for stronger African preparedness to address potential climate risks associated with the El Niño phenomenon in 2026, stressing that the increasing frequency of extreme weather events and their expanding impact on vulnerable communities require a more proactive and coordinated continental approach to disaster risk management. …

MOGADISHU – The National Climate Fund under the Ministry of Finance of the Federal Government of Somalia, in cooperation with the Somali Bankers Association, concluded a specialized three-day training workshop aimed at strengthening the capacities of local banks and insurance companies and enabling them to participate more effectively in the climate …

MOGADISHU – The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) held a national consultative meeting in Mogadishu focused on strengthening preparedness for potential risks associated with the Super El Niño phenomenon and discussing ways to expand the participation of women-led organizations in disaster risk management and mitigation efforts. The meeting was part …

BAIDOA – The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management of South West State of Somalia held a high-level coordination meeting last Tuesday in Baidoa to assess the current humanitarian situation and strengthen early preparedness plans to address the potential impacts of the El Niño phenomenon and extreme climate changes …

MOGADISHU – In a strategic move aimed at unifying national efforts and strengthening Somalia’s ability to respond to disasters and humanitarian crises, Chairman of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mohamud Moallim Abdulle, held an extensive meeting on Monday with the Commander of the Somali National Army Ground Forces, Brigadier …

MOGADISHU – The Federal Government of Somalia’s Council of Ministers has approved, during its weekly meeting held on Thursday in the capital Mogadishu, a memorandum of understanding on environmental cooperation between the Federal Republic of Somalia and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in a new step aimed at expanding bilateral …

MOGADISHU — Amid growing regional concerns over the impacts of extreme climate fluctuations, Somalia has strengthened its national preparedness to address potential risks associated with the Super El Niño phenomenon, amid warnings that heavy rainfall could trigger floods, flash floods, and population displacement in several areas, with direct potential impacts …

GAROWE — The Puntland authorities have announced stricter oversight measures on the transportation and trade of locally produced firewood and charcoal as part of ongoing efforts to protect the environment, curb desertification, and conserve natural resources. Puntland Police said the new directives are based on the Environmental Protection Law and …

LAS ANOD — The Federal Government of Somalia has launched a new national project to strengthen urban resilience to climate change with funding of US$12 million, under a program running through 2030 to improve cities’ preparedness for growing environmental risks. Supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the …