Anticipating El Niño in Somalia: Building Climate Resilience
As the likelihood of another El Niño event increases, Somalia stands at a critical moment to shift from responding to disasters toward anticipating them. Anticipating El Niño in Somalia: Building Climate Resilience examines why flooding is becoming more frequent and destructive, drawing lessons from the devastating 2023 Deyr floods and assessing the country’s
Applications Open: Become a Green Champion 2026
The Institute of Climate and Environment (ICE) at SIMAD University is excited to announce that applications are now open for the Green Champions Cohort 2026. Green Champions is more than a volunteer programme. It is a competitive leadership and capacity-building initiative that equips passionate university students with the knowledge, practical skills, mentorship, and
Agricultural development and food production in East Africa: The role ofwater availability, environmental degradation, and institutional quality
How can East Africa produce more food while facing growing water scarcity, climate pressures, and institutional challenges? A new study examines agricultural production across 15 East African countries between 2002 and 2022, revealing that investment in agricultural development and reliable water availability are the strongest drivers of increased food production. The
ICE Institute Participates in Emerging Adaptation Fellowship Writeshop in Accra
The Institute of Climate and Environment (ICE Institute) at SIMAD University is proud to announce that its Director, Mohamed Okash, was selected as one of 31 Emerging Adaptation Professionals (EAPs) from across Africa for the prestigious Adaptation Research Alliance (ARA) Knowledge Catalyst Fellowship. The six-month fellowship, running from March to August 2026, is im
World Environment Day 2026
The READ Project successfully hosted a seminar in Mogadishu on “Renewable Energy in Somalia for Sustainable Development and a Climate Resilient Future.” The event brought together students, academics, government representatives, civil society organisations, and renewable energy stakeholders to discuss the role of clean energy in advancing sustainable devel
An Integrated Approach to Sustainable Food Production Systems: A Case Study of Somalia
A newly published study by researchers from the Institute of Climate and Environment (ICE) and the Faculty of Economics explores the structural factors shaping food production in Somalia. Moving beyond conventional agricultural perspectives, the research examines how fisheries, industrial development, governance quality, and income inequality interact to influence lon
Reflections from the OECD Conference on the Future of Development Co-operation 2026
International development co-operation is entering a defining moment. Long-standing assumptions about aid, partnerships, financing, and global governance are being reshaped by geopolitical fragmentation, climate shocks, debt pressures, technological disruption, and growing demands for measurable impact. Against this backdrop, the Future of Development Co-operation Con
State of Climate in Somalia 2026: Trends, Risks, and Pathways to Resilience
Somalia is facing an escalating climate crisis marked by recurrent droughts, erratic rainfall, rising temperatures, and increasing extreme weather events. Ranked among the world’s most climate-vulnerable countries with an ND-GAIN score of 37.5 (162/192), Somalia’s climate challenges are no longer isolated shocks but a persistent structural risk affecting livelihoo
Protecting harvests means protecting Somalia: why disaster management for agricultural areas is essential
Somalia’s food security depends on how well the country manages floods in its agricultural areas. Disaster management is still focused on towns and settlements, yet floods regularly destroy crops, fields and rural infrastructure – with direct consequences for markets, prices and livelihoods. Disaster management for agricultural areas is the part of disaster risk m
ICE Annual Impact Report 2025
Climate change is no longer a distant concern for Somalia; it is a defining force shaping livelihoods, food systems, and national development. In 2025, however, the narrative began to shift—from one of vulnerability to one of growing capability. At the center of this transition is the Institute of Climate and Environment (ICE) at SIMAD University, […]