By Salahudiin Ahmed - Reporter
Somalia, 4 May 2026 Somalia launched a project to aid pastoralists and farmers cope with floods and drought, officials said.
The project focuses on building the capacity of pastoralist and farming households to recover from recurring droughts and floods, which have damaged grazing lands, water sources, crops and rural livelihoods.
Livestock and agriculture are central to the lives of millions of Somalis. However, in recent years, prolonged droughts and severe floods have weakened production, increased displacement and reduced the ability of rural families to sustain themselves through livestock rearing and farming.
The government said the project will strengthen climate adaptation, reinforce productive infrastructure, and support vulnerable communities in developing more sustainable livelihoods.
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The Minister of Livestock, Hassan Hussein, launched the project in Mogadishu.
The ceremony was attended by the Agriculture Minister, Mohamed, Abdi Hayir Maareeye; Environment Minister, Bashir Mohamed Jama and Energy and Water Resources State Minister, Mohamed Abdullahi Farah. Representatives from the African Development Bank, World Food Programme and UN Food and Agriculture Organization also attended.
The programme is also linked to Somalia’s National Transformation Plan, which the government says seeks to promote social development, economic growth and improved living standards.
The launch comes as Somali officials say the country needs long-term investment and planning to reduce the damage caused by climate shocks to pastoralists and farmers.