State Minister of the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of the Federal Government of Somalia Ahmed Omar Mohamed Opens Day Two of National Environment Conference 2025

State Minister of Environment Opens Day Two of the 2025 National Conference on Environment and Climate Change

Mogadishu, June 5, 2025 — The State Minister of the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hon. Ahmed Omar Mohamed, officially opened the second day of the National Conference on Environment and Climate Change, currently taking place in Mogadishu.

In his opening speech, Minister Ahmed emphasized the significance of World Environment Day, which is being marked today, June 5. He stressed that this year’s theme carries a powerful message about protecting the environment and developing sustainable solutions to address the impacts of climate change.

“Today is a memorable day—one that allows us to reflect on the role we each must play in protecting our environment, so we may leave behind a clean and livable future for generations to come,” said Minister Ahmed Omar Mohamed.

The Minister also highlighted the major climate-related challenges facing Somalia, including recurring droughts, floods, and land degradation, all of which have a direct impact on people’s lives and the country’s economic development. He pointed out that this conference is a vital platform to unify perspectives and strengthen cooperation among government institutions, civil society, and international partners.

In conclusion, Minister Ahmed called for intensified efforts to protect the environment and emphasized the need for increased investment and public awareness to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Somalia’s national environmental and climate vision.

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