Somalia Inaugurates National Pavilion at COP31 in Türkiye

Mogadishu, (SONNA) – The Minister of Environment and Climate Change, H.E. Lt. Gen. Bashir Mohamed Jama, Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, H.E. Mohamed Abdi Hayir Maareeye, and Commissioner of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mahamuud Moallim, jointly inaugurated Somalia’s official pavilion at the 31st UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, Türkiye.

The pavilion provides a platform for Somalia to showcase government efforts, national priorities and ongoing initiatives aimed at addressing the impacts of climate change to the international community.

The Deputy Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Salah Ahmed Jama, is also participating in COP31, engaging with international partners to advance Somalia’s national climate priorities, mobilize climate finance and strengthen international cooperation.

The Minister of Environment and Climate Change, H.E. Lt. Gen. Bashir Mohamed Jama, is playing a key role in coordinating national climate efforts and advancing Somalia’s priorities at the conference. He is highlighting the country’s call for increased climate finance, stronger adaptation measures and enhanced community resilience, while working to ensure that Somalia’s national climate priorities are reflected in global climate action.

Speaking at the inauguration, SoDMA Commissioner Mahamuud Moallim said Somalia would use the international platform to present its priorities on climate change adaptation, disaster risk management and strengthening community resilience.

Somalia’s participation at COP31 reflects its continued engagement with international partners to strengthen climate action and mobilize support for communities affected by climate change.