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Somalia, Turkey to Enhance Cooperation in Climate Action

Storyline:Climate & Environment

GOOBJOOG NEWS | MOGADISHU: Somali and Turkey have agreed to explore more avenues of enhancing bilateral cooperation in environmental sustainability and climate action.

This was discussed during a meeting between Somalia’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Khadija Makhzumi, with Turkey’s Minister of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change, Murat Kurum on the sidelines of the COP16 conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Minister Makhzumi expressed Somalia’s strong support for Turkey’s bid to host the 31st session of the Conference of Parties (COP31), emphasizing the strategic partnership between the two nations in addressing pressing global climate challenges.

This endorsement aligns with international efforts to tackle climate change, particularly in vulnerable regions facing severe impacts such as desertification and drought.

The discussion focused on several priority areas for partnership including; exchanging best practices in environmental policymaking to build resilient and sustainable development frameworks, technical assistance and capacity-building initiatives were emphasized to strengthen climate risk management in both countries.

Other areas are; exploring strategies to secure international funding for climate mitigation and adaptation projects, critical for addressing acute environmental challenges in Somalia and coordinated efforts to amplify climate advocacy on the global stage, integrating environmental concerns into broader geopolitical agendas.

The meeting underscores a growing environmental partnership between Somalia and Turkey and reflects a shared commitment to advancing the global climate agenda.

Somalia’s endorsement of Turkey’s COP31 bid also highlights strategic alignment in international climate politics, offering a model for how smaller nations can contribute to global governance on environmental issues.

The outcomes of this bilateral engagement are expected to contribute meaningfully to global efforts in combating climate change and desertification.