
Conservation of terrestrial and marine ecosystems, ecosystem restoration and integrated natural-resource management.
Somalia has the longest coastline in mainland Africa and globally important dryland, coastal and marine biodiversity. The Ministry leads protected-area development, wildlife protection, permits under CITES, and the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) 2026–2030.
Email biodiversity@moecc.gov.so with your request — research permit, CITES permit, report of wildlife crime or partnership.
The department reviews the request against national law and Somalia's international commitments.
A permit, decision or referral is issued and logged.
Contact biodiversity@moecc.gov.so. Reports can be anonymous.