President Hassan Sheikh Calls for Global Climate Commitments to Be Fulfilled at COP31

Mogadishu, (SONNA) — The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, attended the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31), which opened in Antalya, Türkiye, where he called for the implementation of international climate commitments and greater support for countries severely affected by droughts and floods.

In his address, the President said Somalia contributes little to global greenhouse gas emissions but remains among the countries severely affected by the impacts of climate change, particularly droughts and floods.

He stressed that the time had come for countries bearing the greatest responsibility for climate change to take the lead in efforts to mitigate its effects.

The President also underscored the importance of fulfilling global commitments and supporting vulnerable countries facing the growing consequences of climate change.