NATIONALLY DETERMINED CONTRIBUTION (NDC)

Climate change has become a global concern, with many countries implementing policies and measures to mitigate its effects. One such initiative is the nationally determined contributions (NDCs), which outline each country’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change. Somalia is one of the countries that has submitted its final updated NDCs, outlining its commitment to reducing emissions and promoting sustainable development. The NDC outlines a range of strategies, including the development of renewable energy, water management, coastal protection, and sustainable land use practices. This introductory insight paragraph highlights Somalia’s commitment to addressing climate change and the measures it has outlined in its NDC to achieve this goal.

Somalia’s NDC includes several goals and targets related to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, building resilience to climate change impacts, and promoting sustainable development. Some key elements of Somalia’s NDC include:

• Reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 31% by 2030, compared to a business-as-usual scenario.
• Developing renewable energy sources, including wind, solar, and geothermal power, to meet 100% of the country’s electricity needs by 2025.
• Improving water management and increasing access to clean water, particularly in areas affected by drought and climate variability.
• Enhancing coastal protection and reducing vulnerability to flooding and sea-level rise, including through the construction of seawalls and mangrove restoration.
• Promoting sustainable land use practices, such as agroforestry and conservation agriculture, to reduce deforestation and land degradation and increase carbon sequestration.

Overall, Somalia’s NDC represents a commitment to addressing climate change and promoting sustainable development in a country that is particularly vulnerable to its impacts.