Environment Minister Highlights Role of Climate Education in National Adaptation Plan at COP31

Mogadishu, (SONNA) – The Minister of Environment and Climate Change of the Federal Government of Somalia, H.E. Lt. Gen. Bashir Mohamed Jama, has officially opened a high-level panel discussion at the Somalia Pavilion during COP31, highlighting the role of education in advancing Somalia’s National Adaptation Plan (NAP).

The discussion, held alongside COP31’s Children, Youth, Education and Skills Day, focused on integrating climate education into the National Adaptation Plan, equipping young people with climate-related knowledge and skills, and strengthening institutional cooperation to build resilient communities.

The session underscored the importance of education and youth engagement in strengthening Somalia’s capacity to adapt to climate change and address its impacts.