ENVIRONMENT AND DISASTERS

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 …

MOGADISHU – The United Nations has warned that countries in the Horn of Africa may face increasing climate impacts in the coming months amid expectations of a strengthening of the El Niño phenomenon. It called on regional governments to raise their level of preparedness and take proactive measures to mitigate …

NAIROBI – The Federal Government of Somalia and the Republic of Kenya have signed a joint cooperation agreement on disaster management aimed at strengthening bilateral coordination in responding to humanitarian and natural crises and improving rapid response capacities across the Horn of Africa. The signing ceremony was held in Nairobi …

HARGEISA — The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of the Government of Somaliland held a meeting with a delegation from the World Food Programme (WFP) to discuss ways to enhance joint cooperation in addressing climate change and expanding environmental programs aimed at protecting natural resources and supporting affected communities. …

NAIROBI — The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has launched renewed efforts to strengthen its preparedness for potential flooding during the upcoming rainy season through a high-level meeting held in Nairobi, Kenya, with the participation of government officials, international partners, humanitarian organizations, and donor representatives. The meeting was opened by …

BERLIN — Somalia participated in the annual high-level Climate Mobility Forum held in Berlin, Germany, bringing together governments, international organizations, and experts working on climate change, migration, and sustainable development. The country was represented by a delegation from the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, which joined discussions on the …

GAROWE — ​The Ministry of Environment, Pasture, and Climate Change of Puntland State, Somalia, participated yesterday in an extensive consultative meeting dedicated to discussing the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) study for the “Sinan” development project. The project is being implemented in collaboration with international institutions and local authorities …

GAROWE — The Ministry of Environment, Pasture, and Climate Change of Puntland State, Somalia, held a series of extensive coordination meetings today, Sunday, with delegations from “Save the Children” and “CARE” International. The discussions focused on exploring strategic cooperation avenues in environmental protection and enhancing climate change resilience, hosted in …