Somalia Launches First Hydromet Workshop to Strengthen Climate Monitoring
Mogadishu, Somalia – The Food and Agriculture Organization’s Somalia Water and Land Information Management (FAO-SWALIM) unit and the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation have launched the first in a series of six hydrometeorological (hydromet) workshops across Somalia, aimed at enhancing the country’s capacity to monitor, analyze, and respond to weather and climate-related challenges. The inaugural…
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Somalia Sets Priorities Ahead of National Climate Outlook to Safeguard Livelihoods
Mogadishu, Somalia – The East African nation of Somalia has stepped up preparations for its National Climate Outlook, with experts and government officials underscoring the critical role of seasonal forecasts in protecting lives and livelihoods amid growing climate pressures. In a virtual meeting chaired by Dr. Guleid Artan, Somalia’s Permanent Representative to the World Meteorological…
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Somalia and China Forge Stronger Green Development Partnership at INC5
Geneva, Switzerland – At the ongoing Fifth Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution (#INC5), Somalia and China have reaffirmed their shared commitment to advancing sustainable development and climate action. Lt. Gen. Minister Bashir Mohamed Jama, leading Somalia’s Ministry of Environment and Climate Change delegation, met with Vice Minister Gao Li of China’s…
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OCHA Warns of Prolonged Dry Spells in Somalia Amid Worsening Climate Crisis
Mogadishu, Somalia – The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has warned that several regions in Somalia are facing the prospect of prolonged dry spells, with climate change intensifying the frequency and severity of extreme weather patterns. In its latest update issued on August 4, OCHA highlighted that parts of the…
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Somalia, Germany Strengthen Climate Cooperation Ahead of COP30
Mogadishu, Somalia – The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of Somalia, led by Lt. Gen. Bashir Mohamed Jama, held high-level discussions with German Ambassador Sebastian Groth aimed at deepening bilateral collaboration on environmental and climate initiatives. The meeting, held in Mogadishu, focused on strategies to strengthen joint efforts in tackling climate change impacts, protecting…
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Somalia’s Climate Unity Applauded by UN Migration Official
Mogadishu, Somalia — The United Nations Migration Agency’s Global Deputy Director General, Ugochi Daniels, has praised Somalia’s unified and locally driven response to the climate crisis, describing it as “an inspiring model of resilience and innovation.” Speaking in an exclusive interview with Somali media during her recent four-day mission to Mogadishu, Daniels lauded the collaboration…
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Somalia, UK Deepen Economic and Climate Finance Cooperation
Mogadishu, Somalia – Somalia’s Minister of Finance, Bihi Egeh, held a high-level meeting today with Charles King, Head of Mission at the British Embassy in Somalia, to strengthen bilateral cooperation on economic reforms, growth, and climate resilience. The talks focused on Somalia’s ongoing economic reform agenda, the country’s pursuit of inclusive growth, and efforts to…
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Climate Change in Somalia Needs More Than Aid, Says UN Migration Official
Mogadishu, Somalia – The Deputy Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), Ugochi Daniels, has called for a paradigm shift in addressing the global climate crisis, urging governments and partners to treat climate change not just as a humanitarian emergency but as a long-term development challenge. Speaking to local media on Sunday during…
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Somalia Launches New Climate Finance Architecture to Unlock Green Investment
Mogadishu, Somalia — On Wednesday, Somalia marked a significant milestone in its climate resilience journey as the Federal Minister of Finance, Bihi Egeh, chaired the inaugural High-Level Steering Committee meeting of the National Climate Fund (NCF). This meeting marked the official unveiling of Somalia’s new Climate Finance Architecture, which aims to streamline access to climate…
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ICJ Climate Ruling: A Lifeline for Vulnerable Nations Like Somalia
In a landmark advisory opinion issued this month, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled that countries have legal obligations to curb greenhouse gas emissions and protect vulnerable populations from the adverse effects of climate change. The ruling, though non-binding, sets a powerful legal and moral precedent—and for climate-fragile countries like Somalia, it could be…
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