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
Determinants of Agricultural Exports in Somalia: The Role of Exchange Rates, Foreign Direct Investment, and Institutional Quality
Agricultural exports are critical to Somalia’s economy, providing employment, foreign exchange earnings, and economic stability. This study examines the key determinants of agricultural export performance in Somalia from 1985 to 2017, focusing on the impacts of exchange rate fluctuations, foreign direct investment (FDI), and institutional quality. Using an Autoregre
Soomaaliya oo La Filayo Saameynta La Niña: Waa in si Degdeg ah Looga Hortagaa!
Waxaa la saadaalinayaa in La Niña ay ku yeelan doonto saameyn xooggan Soomaaliya, taasoo horseedi karta xaalado cimiladeed oo adag sida abaaro ba’an ama roobab ka hooseeya heerka caadiga ah. Arrintani waxay khatar weyn ku tahay nolol maalmeedka bulshada, gaar ahaan dhinacyada beeraha, biyaha, iyo amniga cuntada. Si looga hortago saameynta La Niña ee soo […]
Communiqué: Mogadishu Environmental Summit 2024
The Mogadishu Environmental Summit 2024 was held on December 5, 2024, at Hotel Jazeera in Mogadishu, Somalia. The summit convened a diverse group of stakeholders, including government representatives, academics, researchers, policymakers, private sector leaders, and civil society actors, to address the environmental challenges facing Somalia. The discussions were cent
Transitioning to Sustainable Energy and Enhanced Environmental Quality in Somalia
As Somalia navigates its path toward sustainable development, this study explores the interplay between renewable energy, trade openness, globalisation, and environmental sustainability. Using annual data from 1990 to 2019 and employing advanced econometric models, the study reveals a significant long-run relationship among these factors. Findings indicate that renewa
Pathways to sustainable development in Somalia: evaluating the impact of agriculture, renewable energy, and urbanisation on ecological footprints and CO2 emissions
The paper investigates the environmental impacts of agriculture, renewable energy, economic growth, and urbanization on Somalia’s ecological footprints and CO2 emissions, using time-series data from 1990 to 2020. The findings reveal that while agriculture and renewable energy significantly reduce both ecological footprints and CO2 emissions in the long run, agri
Anticipating La Niña in Somalia: Urgent Preparedness Needed!
Somalia is projected to face severe drought conditions with below-average rainfall, posing serious risks to agriculture, water resources, and food security. This comes after the devastating El Niño-induced flooding of 2023, which displaced millions and caused widespread damage. To mitigate the potential crisis, ICE highlights key actions, including enhancing early wa
Examining the confluence of climate change and conflicts on agricultural and livestock exports in Somalia
Climate-induced extreme weather events and conflicts jointly contribute to disruptions in agricultural supply chains and destabilizing global food trade. Since the literature has identified that variations in climatic conditions hamper farming and animal raising, it is necessary to explore the consequences of climate change on crop and livestock exports to implement p
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