Somali Environment Minister Inspects Coastal Dunes Threatening Hobyo. Mogadishu, Somalia — 2025-12-22 Lead Paragraph The Minister of Environment and Climate Change for Somalia, H. E.
Bashir Mohamed Jama, visited Galmudug State to assess the escalating environmental challenges, particularly the encroaching sand dunes in Hobyo, which pose a severe threat to local communities and infrastructure. Body. During his visit, Minister Jama toured Hobyo, Hinbarwaaqo, and El-huur, towns that are experiencing the direct impact of climate variability.
Upon arrival, he was greeted by the Minister of Environment for Galmudug State, Mr. Said Siyad, and other local leaders.
The joint inspection aimed to synchronize federal and state efforts in combating the environmental crises disrupting livelihoods in central Somalia.
The Minister’s focus was on Hobyo’s coastal neighborhoods, where shifting sand dunes, exacerbated by environmental degradation and climate change, have buried residential structures and displaced families. Minister Bashir engaged in discussions with local administrators and residents, noting their property loss and the urgency for intervention. Expressing deep concern about the scale of degradation, Minister Bashir emphasized that the situation in Galmudug is a stark example of how the climate crisis is altering Somalia’s physical landscape.
He pledged that the Federal Government is committed to accelerating environmental protection initiatives, including robust climate adaptation strategies and programs specifically designed to alleviate the hardships faced by the affected communities. Ending.
The Federal Government’s commitment to sustainable solutions for the long-term viability of Hobyo and other affected areas is a crucial step forward.
However, the situation remains critical, and further details regarding the implementation of these strategies are expected to be announced in the coming days.
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Source: sonna.
