Local Conference of Youth (LCOY) Somalia 2025
Introduction Somalia stands on the frontline of the global climate crisis. Over the past decades the country has experienced severe environmental shocks that continue to exceed its coping capacity. Recurring droughts, destructive flash floods, unpredictable rainfall patterns, and rising temperatures have significantly disrupted livelihoods and weakened already fragile systems. The United Nations recognizes Somalia as […]
Local Conference of Youth (LCOY) Somalia 2024
📍 Location: Mogadishu, Somalia📅 Date: August 27–28, 2024💰 Funded by: Save the Children Somalia, Planetary Health Innovation Hub, SOS Children’s Villages, TakingITGlobal, Beled Energy🤝 Implemented by: PUSAN, CRAN, ACP, SFS, ICE Project Overview LCOY Somalia 2024 marked a historic milestone as the first-ever Local Conference of Youth (LCOY) in Somalia, bringing together over 200 youth […]
Building Chemical Security Awareness in the Pesticides and Agrochemical Sector
Project Overview In response to the growing concerns over unsafe pesticide usage and chemical handling in Bosaso, Somalia, this project empowered farmers and traders with critical knowledge and skills to enhance chemical security. Through a combination of mini-workshops and outreach campaigns, we promoted best practices in safe pesticide handling, storage, and disposal—ensuring a healthier environment […]
Pre-COP29 Workshops for Somali Youth
In collaboration with United Beyond Borders (UBB) and the YALI Somalia, we successfully trained over 30 Somali youth in preparation for global climate negotiations at COP29, held in Azerbaijan. This specialized training focused on climate advocacy, policy engagement, and negotiation skills, equipping young leaders with the knowledge and tools necessary to represent Somalia on the […]
Conservation as a Path to Peace: The Role of Shared Natural Resources in Resolving Conflict in Somalia
In the Horn of Africa, Somalia stands as a nation long afflicted by conflict, where divisions between clans, communities, and regions are deepened by competition over scarce natural resources. With land and water in short supply, the battle for survival has often led to violent confrontations. But as climate change exacerbates the strain on Somalia’s […]