Mogadishu – Somalia – The Federal Government of Somalia, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Global Environment Facility (GEF), has launched a $12 million climate resilience project to strengthen urban communities across 17 cities between 2026 and 2030.
The initiative is expected to directly benefit more than 850,000 people, particularly women, youth and internally displaced persons.The project will promote climate-resilient urban planning, flood protection, sustainable water management and nature-based solutions to reduce the impacts of droughts, floods and rising temperatures.
It will also provide training, technical support and financing for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, especially women-led businesses.The targeted cities are Mogadishu, Garowe, Galkacyo, Bosaso, Hargeisa, Burco, Berbera, Borama, Dhusamareb, Hobyo, South Galkacyo, Beledweyne, Jowhar, Baidoa, Hudur, Kismayo and Garbaharey.
Officials said the programme will strengthen local institutions, restore degraded ecosystems, improve climate-resilient infrastructure and promote green economic growth to help Somalia better withstand the growing impacts of climate change.
