The Launch of Climate Justice Incubator Program
On July 20th, 2024, the ICE Institute proudly welcomed 120 young individuals selected to participate in the Climate Justice Incubator program. This event marked the beginning of a transformative journey for these aspiring climate leaders, who hail from over 10 universities in Mogadishu. The orientation and onboarding session was a significant moment, bringing together
Investigating the complex landscape of climate finance in the least-developed countries(LDCs)
This paper investigates the critical challenges that least-developed countries (LDCs) face in accessing sufficient and stable climate finance. Despite needing $93.7 billion annually for effective climate action, LDCs receive only a fraction of this amount, averaging $14.8 billion. This funding gap impedes their ability to implement necessary mitigation and adaptation
Call for Applications: Climate Justice Incubator for Somali Youth
Are you passionate about climate justice and eager to become an advocate, activist, or changemaker in the field? The Climate Justice Incubator at ICE Institute is your opportunity to make a significant impact and join a vibrant green community. About the Program The Climate Justice Incubator is a 6-week intensive training program designed to equip […]
Fireside chat: Beating Plastic Pollution: Lessons from around the world
A fireside chat event was held on June 27th by the ICE Institute (Institute of Climate and Environment) to discuss the global issue of plastic pollution. The director of the ICE Institute Mr. Okash gave the opening remarks to start off the event. Mr. Okash underlined how urgent it is to address plastic waste In the Somali […]
Enhancing food security in sub-Saharan Africa: Investigating the role of environmental degradation, food prices, and institutional quality
The paper “Enhancing Food Security in sub-Saharan Africa: Investigating the role of environmental degradation, food prices, and institutional quality” examines the various determinants affecting food security in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Using panel data from 32 SSA countries spanning from 2002 to 2020, the study explores the influence of agricultural land