Abdirisak Ahmed Ali, Director General of Somalia’s Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, officially launched a National Workshop aimed at validating the country’s Fifth National Report on implementing the Cartagena Biosafety framework, as part of Somalia’s fulfillment of international obligations.

During his opening address, the Director General highlighted the significance of biosafety, biodiversity conservation, and the need for Somalia to responsibly manage environmental and health impacts related to Living Modified Organisms (LMOs) and Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs), consistent with the Cartagena Biosafety framework provisions.

Government institution representatives, experts, researchers, and other stakeholders participated in the meeting.

The workshop sought to perform a technical review, validation, and quality assurance of the Fifth National Report.

This gathering illustrates the Federal Government of Somalia’s commitment to reinforcing the national biosafety system, improving institutional cooperation, and meeting international responsibilities concerning environmental protection and public health.