BOSSASO — The Puntland Government has launched an extensive field assessment mission across several regions affected by climate-related challenges and livelihood pressures, as part of efforts to strengthen humanitarian response and address the growing needs of vulnerable communities. The mission is led by the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster …
Read More »Somaliland relieves families affected by severe weather
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 …
Read More »Ministry of environment strengthens national partnerships to protect climate and environment
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 …
Read More »Disaster management agency supports resilience displaced families
MOGADISHU — The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has instituted a progressive phase of urgent humanitarian interventions within the southern regions, aiming to support vulnerable local communities affected by climate anomalies and anchor survival baselines for disadvantaged households nationwide. According to an update published on its official Facebook page today, …
Read More »Somalia launches national guidelines regulating carbon markets
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 …
Read More »Somalia commemorates International Day for Biological Diversity
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 …
Read More »Europe supports drought-affected communities in Somalia
MOGADISHU — A vital international humanitarian intervention has renewed hope for thousands of climate-affected households in Somalia following the European Union’s announcement of a 138 million euro financial package combining critical emergency relief with regional security stabilization. The resource deployment was finalized during a high-profile meeting between Somali President Hassan …
Read More »Somali ministry of environment launches national roadmap for green transition
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 …
Read More »Somali warnings of displacement and climate pressures in cities
BAKU — The Federal Republic of Somalia has warned of the severe repercussions resulting from accelerated urbanization, forced displacement, and persistent climate change pressures facing its major cities; calling on the international community and regional donors to allocate additional and sustainable funding to support resilient, crisis-resistant urban development. This transpired …
Read More »SoDMA boosts disaster preparedness through updated policy
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. …
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