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ANTALYA, 10 November 2026 — The Somali government on Tuesday officially inaugurated its national pavilion at the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, Türkiye, seeking to strengthen efforts to secure climate financing and expand international cooperation.
Minister of Environment and Climate Change Bashir Mohamed Jama and Minister of Agriculture Mohamed Abdi Hayir ‘Mareeye’ jointly inaugurated the pavilion at a ceremony attended by government officials, civil society representatives and Somalia's development partners.
Bashir said Somalia had made significant efforts to establish a dedicated platform at COP31 to present its national priorities, climate adaptation strategies and needs in addressing impacts of climate change.
He emphasised the importance of securing international financing to support initiatives aimed at mitigating climate-related challenges and strengthening resilience of Somali communities.
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Agriculture Minister Mohamed Abdi Hayir welcomed the establishment of the pavilion, describing it as an opportunity for Somalia to showcase its climate policies, national strategies and contributions to addressing environmental challenges.
According to the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, the pavilion will host discussions, meetings and exhibitions highlighting Somalia's climate strategies, adaptation priorities and sustainable development plans.
The pavilion is also intended to bring together government institutions, international organisations, investors and civil society representatives to strengthen cooperation and mobilise support for Somalia's climate initiatives.