Empowering Somali Women in Climate Resilience: National Conference 2024

National Conference on Climate Resilience and the Role of Somali Women

The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of the Federal Republic of Somalia officially opened the National Conference on Climate Resilience and the Role of Somali Women 2024 today. This two-day conference is the first of its kind to specifically focus on the impact of climate change on Somali women and their role in addressing the challenges posed by a changing climate.

Deputy Minister of the Ministry, Dr. Sacid Mohamed Ali, who officially inaugurated the conference, spoke about the adverse effects of climate change on women, highlighting that they are the most vulnerable during times of natural disasters. Meanwhile, the State Minister of Health, Dr. Maryam Mohamed Hussein, shed light on how climate change has impacted the health of women and children, emphasizing the need to support programs that enhance health development and community resilience.

The conference brought together government officials, scholars, and civil society organizations with the aim of creating new strategies to encourage Somali women’s participation in adaptation and mitigation plans for climate change. The platform will serve as an opportunity to unify perspectives on sustainable solutions for the future.