By Mohamed Abdi - Reporter
Somalia, 12 December 2025 — Twenty Somali journalists and members of environmental civil society organizations completed a two-day training on environmental reporting, climate change, and natural disaster coverage in Beledweyne, Hirshabelle State.
The workshop, held at Iyow Guest House from December 7-8, 2025, brought together media practitioners, environmental CSOs, Ministry of Environment officials, and Hiran Regional Administration representatives.
“Every year, the people of Hiran are forced to confront the effects of climate change—sometimes fleeing from devastating floods and other times enduring severe water shortages,” said Sheikh Abdi Omar Nuuriyow, Deputy Commissioner for Social Affairs of Hiran Region. He urged participants to use their knowledge to raise public awareness.
The program covered the fundamentals of environmental reporting, climate change causes and impacts, adaptation strategies, the media’s role in environmental advocacy, and ethical reporting practices.
More from Somalia
Participants reported improved understanding of climate issues and strengthened capacity to cover environmental stories and natural disasters affecting their communities.
Ahmed Ali Mohamed Sharif, Head of Training at the Federation of Somali Journalists (FESOJ), said the workshop fostered collaboration between journalists and environmental stakeholders, promoting knowledge exchange on climate resilience and environmental protection.
The training is part of EU-funded capacity-building activities, supported by Free Press Unlimited (FPU), and implemented by FESOJ in cooperation with Finish Foundation for Media and Development (VIKES).
