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
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