ENVIRONMENT AND DISASTERS

NAIROBI — A 5-day conference in Nairobi, Kenya, organized by the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) was launched by the agency’s chief, Mohamud  Moallim Abdulle on Monday. The conference is a significant step toward addressing the critical issue of drought in Somalia. It brings together policymakers, experts, and stakeholders to …

NAIROBI — The Horn of Africa is expected to be warmer than usual between March and May, the Climate Prediction and Applications Center (ICPAC) of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), a regional bloc, reported on Monday. The weather agency said in its latest forecast that warmer-than-usual conditions are expected …

MOGADISHU — The International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Tuesday that a new project to strengthen the climate resilience of Somali and Kenyan border communities has been launched. The IOM said the project, namely Enhancing Resilience in Border Communities: Climate-Adapted Water Management and Feeder Roads (Daris Wacan), marks a …

MOGADISHU — The Chairman of Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mr. Mohmud Moallim Abdulle, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme in Somalia (UNDP Somalia), co-hosted a high-level meeting focused on renewable energy, climate resilience, and water management. The event brought together key stakeholders to strengthen cooperation and mobilize …

MOGADISHU — Today, the Second Deputy Prime Minister of Somalia, Abdisalan Abdi Ali, has launched the Somalia Climate Education Initiative aimed at building climate literacy among communities, educators, and youth and empowering them with knowledge and skills to drive sustainable solutions to climate change. “The launch of the Somalia Climate …

KUWAIT CITY — The Sixth Arab Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction concluded today in Kuwait City, marking a pivotal step forward in the region’s efforts to enhance resilience and mitigate disaster risks. Hosted by the Government of Kuwait in collaboration with the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) …

MOGADISHU — The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on Monday officially launched a seven-year project with Somalia that aims to enhance climate adaptation and resilience for vulnerable communities in the country. The 95 million-U.S.-dollar “Climate Resilient Agriculture in Somalia” project, dubbed “Ugbaad” which means hope in …

MOGADISHU — The Minister of the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of the Federal Government of Somalia, General Bashiir Mohamed Jamaa, held an important meeting on Wednesday with Al-Khidir Daloum, the Director of the World Food Programme (WFP) in Somalia. The discussions focused on bolstering cooperation to strengthen climate …

NAIROBI — About 67.4 million people in the Horn of Africa (HoA) are food insecure, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), an East African bloc, said in a joint report released Friday. This is a rise from 64.8 million …

MOGADISHU — Somalia and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on Thursday called for increased investment in anticipatory action to mitigate the anticipated adverse climate impacts on the 2025 Gu (rainy) season. The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) and the FAO said in a statement issued …