President Mohamud to Address COP31 Leaders’ Summit in Turkey

GOOBJOOG NEWS | MOGADISHU: Federal government of Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is set to attend the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, Türkiye, where he is expected to outline the country’s priorities for tackling climate change and strengthening resilience to its effects.

President Mohamud will lead a high-level Somali delegation to the conference, which runs from November 9 to 20. He is scheduled to address the Antalya Leaders’ Summit, bringing together heads of state and government on November 11 and 12.

His address is expected to highlight Somalia’s plans to respond to climate-related challenges, including investment in renewable energy, efforts to combat land degradation and the need for stronger international cooperation to support vulnerable countries.

Somalia is particularly exposed to the effects of climate change, with recurring droughts and floods placing pressure on livelihoods, food security and already fragile communities. The country has been seeking greater international support for climate adaptation and resilience programmes.

The president is also expected to hold bilateral meetings with other leaders attending the summit to discuss relations and cooperation between Somalia and their respective countries.

COP31, hosted by Turkey, brings together governments, international organisations, scientists and civil society representatives to negotiate global responses to climate change and advance implementation of the Paris Agreement.

The conference provides Somalia with an opportunity to raise its climate priorities on the international stage and seek partnerships and support for measures aimed at reducing the impact of climate-related disasters.