Technology Key to Somalia’s Fight Against Climate Change, Minister Says

GOOBJOOG NEWS | MOGADISHU: Somalia’s State Minister of Communications and Technology, Ahmed Diiriye, has urged greater use of technology to combat the country’s growing climate challenges, highlighting the need for innovation and institutional cooperation to drive sustainable development.

Speaking at the opening of a knowledge exchange workshop on climate change and technological solutions in Mogadishu, Minister Diiriye said modern technology should be central to Somalia’s response to floods, droughts, and other environmental risks.

He emphasized that strengthening digital systems and climate forecasting tools would help government institutions better anticipate and mitigate the effects of climate change. “Technology must be at the heart of our national climate strategy,” he said, calling for stronger collaboration between government agencies and international partners.

The workshop, jointly organized by the Ministries of Communications and Technology and Climate Change, brought together senior officials, directors, and advisors to explore innovative approaches to climate management. Participants identified key gaps in institutional capacity and proposed recommendations to improve technology-driven responses.

The government reaffirmed its commitment to integrating technology into national climate policies, positioning digital innovation as a pillar of Somalia’s sustainable development agenda.