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 […]
Announcing UNLEASH Hack Somalia: Innovating for Climate Action and Sustainability
We are thrilled to announce the launch of UNLEASH Hack Somalia, an exciting event designed to harness the creativity and ingenuity of young innovators to tackle some of the most pressing environmental and sustainability challenges facing Somalia today. This hackathon, hosted by the ICE Institute at SIMAD University, will focus on developing solutions aligned with [&he
ICE Annual Report 2023
The Institute of Climate and Environment (ICE), established by SIMAD University, has solidified its position as Somalia’s premier environmental think tank. The 2023 Annual Report encapsulates a year of groundbreaking achievements and impactful initiatives, showcasing ICE’s unwavering commitment to addressing climate, environmental, and developmental challe
How Somalia is Adapting to the Climate Crisis?
Somalia, grappling with a climate change crisis, faces a critical emergency in its environmental and socio-economic landscape. As a country highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate variability, it is increasingly experiencing severe and frequent droughts and floods, exacerbating its fragile state. These climatic challenges pose a significant threat not only to the
Climate Change is Everyone Business
The urgency of addressing the global catastrophe of climate change is growing as its severe effects become more obvious. The statement “Climate Change is Everyone’s Business” highlights the fact that every single person, group, and institution has a vital responsibility to play in reducing the consequences of climate change. It draws attention to the
Timely Monitoring of Mangroves in Somalia
Mangroves in Somalia play a vital role in reducing shoreline erosion, and habitats for fish and birds are critical for conserving biological diversity. Somalia has the longest coastline of mainland African countries, approximately 3500 km, with mangrove forests found in some areas along the coast, in the northern and southwestern coastal lines, including the southern
MOU Signed Between the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change and SIMAD University
In a significant move towards fostering sustainable development and addressing climate challenges in Somalia, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) of the Federal Government of Somalia and SIMAD University have officially entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MOU, signed on November 21, 2023, establishes a collaborative framework betwe
PRESS RELEASE: ICE Institute is Offically Luanched
On 6th November 2023, at a very colourful launching ceremony hosted by SIMAD University, The Institute of Climate and Environment (ICE Institute) was unveiled with the presence of senior officials from the office of the President of Somalia, Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, Ministry of Planning, investment and economic development and development organizati
Declaration On Climate Change Symposium On Youth And Children And Call To Action
In Mogadishu, Somalia, from October 23rd to 24th, 2023, a symposium on climate change, youth, and children brought together youth, children, climate activists, and environmental organizations, with the joint efforts of the Institute of Climate and Environment of SIMAD University and Save Children Somalia. This gathering, attended by government officials, private secto