Mogadishu – At the National Environment and Climate Change Summit held in Mogadishu earlier this month, Denmark reaffirmed its commitment to deepening cooperation with Somalia in addressing the intersection of climate change, security, and sustainable development.

Speaking at the summit, Danish Ambassador Steen Sonne Andersen emphasized the far-reaching impact of climate change on peace and stability.

“Climate change is not only an environmental concern – it’s a driver of fragility and insecurity,” he stated, highlighting the urgency of international collaboration to address the escalating challenges facing climate-vulnerable nations like Somalia.

Amb. Sonne underscored the shared responsibilities and opportunities for Denmark and Somalia, noting that both countries currently serve as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council for the 2024–2025 term.

“This is a key moment to elevate the climate-security agenda. Let’s ensure frontline voices are heard in global decision-making,” said Amb. Sonne.

The summit brought together government officials, civil society representatives, international partners, and climate experts to align strategies for resilience and environmental protection.

Somali officials welcomed Denmark’s call for global recognition of the climate-security nexus, especially as it faces recurrent droughts, floods, and displacement driven by environmental stressors.

Somalia’s Ministry of Environment and Climate Change reaffirmed its commitment to working with international allies like Denmark to ensure climate financing, adaptation programs, and peacebuilding efforts go hand in hand.

This summit marks another step toward integrating climate resilience into Somalia’s broader development and stabilization agenda.