The Environmental and Climate Change Pillar Coordination Conference Accelerates National Goals

The Environmental and Climate Change Pillar Coordination Conference, organized by the Grants Coordination Department of Somalia’s Ministry of Planning, Investment, and Economic Development, marked a significant step forward in the nation’s climate initiatives. Government representatives, international partners, and key donors attended the conference to discuss strategies for advancing national climate change goals. With the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change leading this pillar, discussions centered on refining and accelerating the strategic objectives within the National Climate Change Plan (NCCP). This included a focused review of policy frameworks aimed at strengthening environmental sustainability and enhancing resilience to climate impacts. The conference also covered Somalia’s preparations for COP 29, where the nation aims to present progress on its climate commitments and outline future plans to mitigate environmental challenges