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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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