ICE Institute attends UN LDCs conference

The UN LDCs 5 Summit in Doha is a critical gathering of leaders and experts from around the world, aimed at addressing the challenges faced by the Least Developed Countries (LDCs). The Institute of Climate and Environment (ICE Institute) of SIMAD University from Somalia, led by our director, Mohamed Okash, is attending and speaking at the conference with a focus on climate change and sustainable development.

On behalf of ICE Institute, and youth leader from Somalia, Mr Okash will participate in the LDC 5 Youth Forum, where he will join youth leaders in a panel discussion on “Paving the way for enabling environment for youth to thrive and prosper.” This discussion is critical, as it highlights the need to create a conducive environment for young people in LDCs to thrive and contribute to the development of their communities.

Mr Okash will also engage with UN agencies, civil society, and the private sector attending the summit, sharing his experiences and insights into climate change and environmental degradation in Somalia. Somalia is one of the countries most affected by climate change, with recurrent droughts, floods, and other extreme weather events causing significant humanitarian and severe socio-economic impacts.

ICE Institute is a crucial environmental do-think tank working to address the impacts of climate change in Somalia. The Institute focuses on research, education, and policy, with a goal of building the capacity of Somali communities to adapt to and mitigate the impacts of climate change. At the LDCs 5 Summit in Doha, Mr Okash will be advocating for greater investment in climate adaptation and mitigation measures in Somalia and other LDCs. He will also highlight the need for international cooperation and support to address the impacts of climate change on vulnerable communities.

Finally, the participation of the ICE Institute in the LDCs 5 Summit is a testament to the critical role that Academia and youth leaders can play in addressing to most pressing challenges in our-time. Through engagement and advocacy, ICE envisions to build a more sustainable and green Somalia.