Somalia’s Environment Minister and WFP Country Director Unite on Climate Resilience and Food Security. MOGADISHU (SONNA) — February 20, 2026 Lead Paragraph MOGADISHU (SONNA) — The Minister of Environment and Climate Change for Somalia, General Bashir Mohamed Jama, and the Country Director of the World Food Programme (WFP) in Somalia, Mr. El-Hameed Nuru, have held a strategic meeting to address the escalating challenges of climate change and food security.
The high — level talks, convened in the Somali capital on Thursday, emphasized the need for robust climate change adaptation strategies and the intersection of environmental degradation with food security. During the comprehensive discussions, both leaders recognized the cyclical climate shocks that threaten the stability and livelihoods of millions in the Horn of Africa. They highlighted the severe operational impacts of recurring droughts, flash floods, and other climate-induced natural disasters, which lead to internal displacement.
The engagement served to strengthen the operational partnership between the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) and the WFP.
The two parties formally reaffirmed their mutual commitment to executing joint initiatives aimed at protecting civilian lives and preserving the ecological balance of the region. By coordinating logistical resources, data, and technical expertise, the Ministry and the WFP intend to build sustainable, long-term resilience among Somalia’s most vulnerable communities, ensuring they are equipped to withstand future environmental crises.
The strategic alliance between the MoECC and the WFP marks a significant step forward in addressing the complex challenges of climate change and food security in Somalia. Further details regarding the joint initiatives are expected to be announced in the coming days.
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Source: sonna.
