Somalia Pushes for Climate Action at National Conference in Mogadishu

GOOBJOOG NEWS | MOGADISHU: Somalia’s National Conference on Environment and Climate Change entered its second day in Mogadishu on Thursday, as government officials, climate experts and humanitarian partners met to develop strategies to tackle the country’s deepening environmental crisis.

State Minister for Environment and Climate Change Ahmed Omar Mohamed officially opened the session, calling for coordinated national and regional action to address the worsening impacts of climate change.

“Climate change is not a future threat, it is a present reality for Somalia,” Mohamed said. “We must act together to protect our people and our environment.”

Somalia is among the countries most vulnerable to climate shocks, including prolonged droughts, flash floods and erratic weather patterns that threaten food security and livelihoods across the Horn of Africa.

The conference, hosted by the Federal Government, aims to produce policy recommendations and long-term adaptation plans to strengthen national resilience.

The event coincides with World Environment Day, observed annually on June 5. Officials say the conference is part of a broader push to align Somalia’s environmental efforts with global climate targets.

Participants include government representatives, environmental researchers, NGOs and international development agencies. Many stressed the importance of integrating climate policies into national planning and mobilizing resources to support vulnerable communities.

The outcomes of the conference are expected to shape Somalia’s climate strategy and enhance its role in regional and international climate cooperation.