Investigating the complex landscape of climate finance in the least-developed countries(LDCs)
This paper investigates the critical challenges that least-developed countries (LDCs) face in accessing sufficient and stable climate finance. Despite needing $93.7 billion annually for effective climate action, LDCs receive only a fraction of this amount, averaging $14.8 billion. This funding gap impedes their ability to implement necessary mitigation and adaptation
Enhancing food security in sub-Saharan Africa: Investigating the role of environmental degradation, food prices, and institutional quality
The paper “Enhancing Food Security in sub-Saharan Africa: Investigating the role of environmental degradation, food prices, and institutional quality” examines the various determinants affecting food security in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Using panel data from 32 SSA countries spanning from 2002 to 2020, the study explores the influence of agricultural land
Exploring climate change resilience of major crops in Somalia: implications for ensuring food security
The complex relationship between climate change and major crop output poses urgent challenges for contemporary food production systems. Recognizing the diverse responses of different crops to climatic stressors, it is necessary to investigate the repercussions of climate-induced shifts in various crop yields. Focused on the adverse extreme weather impacts on food secu
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
Exploring the effects of climate change and government stability on internal conflicts: evidence from selected sub-Saharan African countries
Summary of the Study This summary provides an overview of the key findings and insights from a study that examines the intricate relationship between climate change, environmental degradation, and conflict in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The study focuses on the vulnerabilities of SSA countries, particularly their susceptibility to climate-induced conflicts, and the adve
Why Governance Matters? Combatting Climate Change Crisis through improved governance in Somalia
The policy paper titled “Combatting Climate Change Crisis through improved governance, in Somalia” by Abdiwahab Ali addresses the critical role of governance in mitigating the effects of climate change in Somalia. The paper explores the links between climate change and governance in Somalia’s complex context, focusing on legislative and policy framew
Towards sustainable environment in Somalia: The role of conflicts, urbanization, and globalization on environmental degradation and emissions
In the past decade, mitigating the negative effects of global warming became a concern for policymakers across the world. Industrial activities and the consumption of fossil fuels are considered to be the main source of global environmental pollution. These emissions have contributed to climate change and the deterioration of the atmosphere, which impacted the welfare
Toward a sustainable development in sub‑Saharan Africa: do economic complexity and renewable energy improve environmental quality?
There is a trade-off between economic growth and environmental quality. Whenever there is economic growth, it is usually achieved at a cost to the environment because economic activities are associated with more energy consumption. Also, if we opt to preserve the environment by reducing the consumption of fossil fuels, that slows down the economic growth […]