SoDMA Hosts COP31 Meeting on Preparedness for El Niño 2026–2027

Antalya, (SONNA) — Commissioner of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mr. Mohamud Moallim Abdulle, has opened a high-level meeting at Somalia’s pavilion during COP31, focusing on preparedness for the 2026–2027 El Niño and measures to reduce the impacts of droughts and floods.

The meeting, jointly organized by SoDMA and the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, focused on strengthening early warning systems, anticipatory action, preparedness financing, climate-resilient infrastructure and protecting the livelihoods of communities living along the Jubba and Shabelle rivers.

Commissioner Mohamud reaffirmed Somalia’s commitment to translating early warnings into timely and effective action to protect lives and livelihoods, emphasizing the importance of strong cooperation between government institutions and international partners.

He also thanked the experts and participants for their contributions and reaffirmed SoDMA’s commitment to strengthening disaster preparedness and building community resilience against climate-related risks.