Ministry of Environment and Climate Change

Federal Republic of Somalia

Maintaining environmental excellence and safeguarding resources via a robust regulatory structure for present and future generations.

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Impact

Somalia's climate action, in numbers

Green Somalia

A national campaign to plant 10 million trees for drought resilience and biodiversity.

Technical departments delivering the Ministry's mandate

National policies, laws and strategies — open for download

GEF · UNDP

Terrestrial and marine protected-area sites being established

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Years of the Ministry protecting Somalia's environment

Ministry services

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Climate Change & Environmental Services

Climate information, policy development, adaptation planning, environmental assessments, resilience-building and sustainable natural-resource management.

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) & Licensing

Environmental review and regulatory approval ensuring projects comply with national law and international best practice.

Wildlife & Biodiversity Conservation

Conservation of terrestrial and marine ecosystems, ecosystem restoration and integrated natural-resource management.

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Reports10 Oct 2026

Somalia National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) 2026–2030

Somalia’s biodiversity, including its rangelands, forests and woodlands, rivers and wetlands, agricultural landscapes, islands, mangroves, coral reefs, wildlife, genetic resources and extensive coastal waters, sustains the lives and livelihoods of

Announcements8 Jun 2026

Advancing NDC implementation through integrated climate and health solutions

News15 Apr 2026

National Tree-Planting Campaign: Government Leaders Advancing a Greener Somalia

Green Somalia

10 million trees for a resilient Somalia

Launched by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in August 2022, Green Somalia is a nationwide campaign to plant 10 million trees — boosting biodiversity, climate resilience and our defence against recurring droughts.

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Projects

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OngoingGEF · UNDP

Biodiversity Conservation & Ecosystem Restoration

Establishing 11 terrestrial and marine protected areas and restoring degraded ecosystems with communities.

CompletedGEF · UNDP

Cross-Cutting Capacity Development (CCCD)

Strengthening national capacity to meet and sustain Rio Convention obligations.

OngoingGEF · UNDP

GBF Early Action Support (GBF-EAS)

Fast-tracking readiness to meet the new Global Biodiversity Framework targets.

OngoingUNIDO · Multilateral Fund

Kigali Implementation Plan (KIP) Preparation

Preparing Somalia's plan to phase down HFCs under the Kigali Amendment.

CompletedUNEP · UNDP

ProSCAL — Sustainable Charcoal Reduction & Alternative Livelihoods

Joint FGS–UN programme supporting the charcoal trade ban, alternative energy and reforestation.

OngoingUNEP · Multilateral Fund

Institutional Strengthening (Ozone)

Resourcing the National Ozone Unit to phase out controlled substances under the Montreal Protocol.

OngoingSIDA · UNDP

Environmental Governance (Water, Environment & DRR)

Building federal and state capacity for environmental monitoring, standards and awareness.

OngoingGreen Climate Fund · Global Water Partnership

GCF NDA Strengthening & Country Programme

Somalia's first GCF readiness request beyond NAP — country programme and project pipeline.

Environmental topics

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Know the air you breathe

Urban air pollution causes more than 3 million deaths a year worldwide (WHO). Somali cities face growing pollution from population growth and rising energy demand. Check today's forecast for your city.

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Minister's message

As we face the growing challenges of climate change, I am fully dedicated to leading efforts that address environmental issues, promote sustainability, and strengthen Somalia's resilience to climate impacts. With the support of my colleagues and experts in the Ministry, we will work to protect our natural resources, improve the lives of our people, and ensure a safer, more sustainable future for Somalia.

H.E. Lt. Gen. Bashir Mohamed Jama

Minister of Environment and Climate Change

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