Mogadishu, Somalia – The Federal Government of Somalia has officially submitted its National Adaptation Plan (NAP) for 2025–2030 to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), marking a major milestone in the nation’s climate governance journey.

The comprehensive plan — coordinated by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Chang — outlines a strategic roadmap to fortify Somalia against worsening droughts, floods, temperature rise and environmental degradation. It prioritizes climate-resilient agriculture, water resource management, coastal protection, environmental restoration and community-based early warning systems.

According to the ministry, the NAP is designed to safeguard vulnerable communities while strengthening institutional capacity across federal and state levels. It also integrates climate risk mitigation into national development strategies to ensure long-term sustainability.

Somalia, one of the countries most affected by climate change despite contributing minimally to global emissions, has been battling recurrent climate shocks that fuel displacement, food insecurity and conflict over natural resources. The new plan seeks to reverse this trajectory by promoting nature-based solutions, green financing mechanisms and public-private partnerships.

With the submission now on record at the UNFCCC, Mogadishu is calling on international partners to align technical and financial support with the implementation phase.

Officials say the NAP will serve not only as a policy framework but as a lifeline for millions of citizens living on the frontlines of climate impact.