ICE Institute Participates at the 4th IGAD Scientific Conference on Migration, Displacement, and Urbanisation 2025
The 4th IGAD Scientific Conference on Migration, Displacement, and Urbanisation convened a dynamic cohort of policymakers, scholars, practitioners, and regional leaders from across the Horn of Africa for an in-depth exploration of the drivers shaping displacement and urbanisation in the region. This highly anticipated gathering illuminated the complex intersections of
State of Climate in Somalia 2025
Somalia is facing a rapidly intensifying climate crisis marked by rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and increasing extreme weather events. With over 90% of its land classified as arid or semi-arid, the country remains dangerously vulnerable to droughts, floods, and food insecurity. Following the catastrophic flooding in 2023, projections for 2025 warn of continue
Somali Youth Day 2025: Empowering Young Leaders for Climate Justice
On May 15th, 2025, Somali Youth Day was celebrated at SIMAD University’s Town Campus, bringing together over 30 young environmentalists, student leaders, and climate activists from SIMAD and Somali National University. The event, organised by the Institute of Climate and Environment (ICE) in collaboration with Oxfam Somalia, served as a vibrant platform to recognise
Does food inflation exacerbate poverty in the Arab world? Assessing the impact of rural development and institutional quality
Rising food prices continue to threaten economic stability and social well-being across the Arab world. This study investigates how food inflation influences poverty levels in 14 Arab countries from 2001 to 2020, with a focus on the moderating roles of rural development and institutional quality. Utilizing panel econometric models, including the panel corrected standa
Education for sustainable development in Somalia: do economic growth, energy consumption, and population density affect ecological footprints?
Somalia faces intensifying ecological challenges, from deforestation to energy dependency. A recent study evaluates how education, energy consumption, population density, and economic growth impact Somalia’s ecological footprint from 1990 to 2020. Using ARDL and DOLS econometric models, the research uncovers several critical insights. First, energy consumption—lar
Modeling the impacts of energy consumption, ICT, industrialization, and urbanization on Somalia’s environmental sustainability: a hybrid approach using dynamic ARDL and KRLS methods
A study featured in Discover Sustainability provides important insights into the forces driving environmental change in Somalia. Led by scholars from the Institute of Climate and Environment (ICE) and SIMAD University, the research applies a dynamic blend of econometric and machine learning methods—specifically dynamic ARDL modeling and Kernel-Based Regularized Leas
Advancing Somali agriculture through digitalization: assessing the impacts of ICT and foreign direct investment on food production
A study published in Environmental Research Communications investigates how digital technologies and foreign investments are shaping food production in Somalia. Led by researchers from the Institute of Climate and Environment and SIMAD University, the study employs a hybrid analytical approach—combining the autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) technique and Kernel-
Investigating the Role of sustainable Youth Employment in Combating the Climate Crisis in Somalia
We have conducted a groundbreaking research report exploring how sustainable youth employment can be a powerful force in tackling Somalia’s pressing climate crisis. The study highlights the untapped potential of Somali youth in driving climate resilience through innovation, environmental entrepreneurship, and community-led action. Drawing on qualitative interviews w
ICE Institute participates at the Third LDC Future Forum 2025
The Third LDC Future Forum 2025 brought together high-level policymakers, researchers, development practitioners, youth leaders, and innovators from across Least Developed Countries (LDCs) to engage in a global dialogue on resilience-building. The Forum focused on the intersection of climate, economy, health, and social protection—seeking African-led and South-drive
Investigating the impact of property characteristics, cost of living, and environmental factors on rental prices in Baidoa’s climate-affected real estate market: a hybrid approach using hedonic regression and neural networks
A groundbreaking study published in Frontiers in Sustainable Cities examines how climate conditions, economic factors, and property attributes shape rental prices in Baidoa, Somalia. Conducted by researchers from the Institute of Climate and Environment (ICE), SIMAD University, and other institutions, the study applies a hybrid analytical approach—combining hedonic