Third Somalia Disaster Resilience Conference Opens in Mogadishu

Mogadishu, (SONNA) — The third Somalia Disaster Resilience Conference (SDRC 2026) opened in Mogadishu on Tuesday, bringing together government officials, experts and researchers to strengthen national efforts to address recurring disasters and build long-term resilience.

The two-day conference, jointly organized by the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) and Mogadishu University, focuses on research, cooperation and sustainable solutions to reduce the vulnerability of communities to disasters.

The Commissioner of SoDMA, Mahamuud Moallim Abdulle, highlighted the importance of the conference, noting that Somalia has long faced recurring disasters that have caused widespread humanitarian and socioeconomic challenges.

He stressed that addressing these challenges requires collective action, research and effective planning to develop sustainable solutions and strengthen the country’s preparedness and resilience.

Speaking at the opening, the President of Mogadishu University, Dr. Ibrahim Mohamed Mursal, emphasized the role of knowledge, research and collaboration in understanding disaster risks, preventing recurring crises and building resilient communities.

Dr. Mursal called for an inclusive approach and sustainable solutions to reduce community vulnerability, pledging that Mogadishu University would continue strengthening cooperation with government institutions, the private sector and business community to support Somalia’s disaster resilience efforts.

Federal Government ministers, disaster resilience specialists, researchers and other stakeholders are participating in the conference.