ENVIRONMENT AND DISASTERS

​HARGEISA — ​The Ministry of Resettlement and Humanitarian Affairs has intensified its immediate humanitarian field efforts to support families affected by heavy torrential rains and strong winds that recently struck the Hawd region, launching a high-level monitoring mission to the hardest-hit zones in Baligubadle district. The field deployment was led …

​MOGADISHU — ​Somalia’s Federal Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has continued to strengthen its diplomatic and field efforts aimed at protecting the environment and supporting local communities in addressing the severe impacts of climate change through the signing of a strategic memorandum of understanding with SOS Somalia to advance …

​MOGADISHU — The Federal Republic of Somalia has initiated a strategic phase of green economic transition and climate investment mobilization following the launch of an expanded consultation workshop dedicated to developing the “National Voluntary Carbon Markets Guidelines” to capture global financing. ​It was noted in an update published on its …

​MOGADISHU — ​Somalia confronts escalating environmental strains today driven by rapid deforestation, recurrent drought cycles, pollution, and illegal poaching; critical challenges that trigger severe ecosystem degradation and directly threaten regional wildlife, water resources, and public livelihoods. It was noted in an update published on its official Facebook page today, that …

​MOGADISHU — The Somali Ministry of Environment and Climate Change held an expanded coordination meeting focused on vitalizing the green industries sector. H.E. Ahmed Omar Mahamed, Minister of State for Environment and Climate Change, accompanied by a group of experts and technical advisors, met with entrepreneurs and representatives of national …

LAS ANOD — A specialized workshop focusing on the dissemination and implementation of the updated National Disaster Management Policy commenced today in Las Anod, organized by the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) with broad participation from government officials, international partners, and humanitarian entities engaged in relief and risk management activities. …

​GAROWE — The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management and the Water and Land Information Management Center in Puntland have categorically denied reports regarding impending severe storms. ​A joint statement issued by the Ministry and the Center confirmed that warning letters circulating on social media attributed to the Somali …

​MOGADISHU — H.E. Ahmed Omar Mohamed, State Minister for Environment and Climate Change, officially opened the “National Climate Finance Forum,” organized in collaboration with the National Climate Fund (NCF) to chart a comprehensive national strategy for sustainability. According to the Ministry’s official Facebook page, the forum features exceptional participation from …

MOGADISHU — The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) issued an urgent warning to residents in the Bari and Nugaal regions, specifically targeting the districts of Hafuun, Eyl, Dangoroyo, Bandarbayla, Qardho, and Garowe, regarding a powerful thunderstorm expected from May 12 to May 17, 2026, as a proactive measure to safeguard …

​MOGADISHU — Mr. Abdifatah Abdulkadir Farah, Director General of the Ministry of Planning, Investment, and Economic Development, participated today in Mogadishu in the 2nd meeting of the Steering Committee for the Green Energy and Economic Development (GEED) program, as reported by the Ministry’s Official Facebook Page. The meeting focused on …