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
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
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
Poor governance and weak social cohesion in Somalia’s Climate-stressed settings: the mediating effects of economicin efficiencies and limited human development
A recent study published in Cogent Economics & Finance by Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim Nor and Dr. Mohamed Mahees Raheem explores the intricate relationship between governance failures, economic inefficiencies, and social cohesion in Somalia’s climate-stressed regions. The research utilizes Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to analyze how poor governance exacerbates eco
ICE Institute 2024 Annual Report: Driving Climate Action and Resilience in Somalia
The Institute of Climate and Environment (ICE) at SIMAD University has been at the forefront of climate action, research, and policy advocacy, making 2024 a transformative year in building a greener and more resilient Somalia. This year’s achievements demonstrate our unwavering commitment to empowering communities, advancing climate research, and shaping policies th
Approaches to Ecological Sustainability in Sub-Saharan Africa: Evaluating the Role of Globalization, Renewable Energy, Economic Growth, and Population Density
Balancing economic growth with environmental sustainability is a pressing challenge for Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). This study explores the impact of globalization, renewable energy, economic growth, trade openness, and population density on ecological footprints and CO₂ emissions across 34 SSA nations from 1994 to 2021. Using advanced econometric techniques, includin