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
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, […]
Failed Rains and a Worsening Drought, Somalia’s Preventable Crisis
Somalia is experiencing an increasingly severe drought driven by repeated rainfall failures that have devastated pastoral and agricultural livelihoods. Consecutive poor rainy seasons—particularly the weak Gu rains of April–June 2025 and the near collapse of the Deyr season of October–December 2025—have produced extreme rainfall deficits across much of the coun
Do globalization, foreign direct investment, and inflation drive income inequality? Evidence from Somalia within the Kuznets curve hypothesis
Income inequality remains one of Somalia’s most pressing socio-economic challenges. A new study (1990–2020) investigates how globalization, foreign direct investment (FDI), inflation, and other structural factors shape inequality within the framework of the Kuznets curve hypothesis. Using advanced econometric methods—including ARDL bounds testing, Kernel-based R
Accelerating Sustainable Transformation in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Role of Clean Energy, Digitalization, FDI, and Industrialization
Balancing economic growth with environmental sustainability remains a defining challenge for Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). A recent study investigates how clean energy, digitalization, foreign direct investment (FDI), and industrialization influence ecological outcomes across 38 SSA countries between 2001 and 2020. Using advanced econometric techniques, the research uncov
ICE Institute Launches Climate Action Toolkit for Somali Changemakers
In partnership with Oxfam, the Institute of Climate and Environment (ICE) at SIMAD University is proud to launch the Climate Action Toolkit for Youth, Media, Entrepreneurs & Community Leaders in Somalia. This beginner-friendly guide is a groundbreaking resource designed to raise awareness, build capacity, and activate climate action across Somali communitiesâ
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