By Shire Abdi - Reporter
Kenya 2 April 2026 Somalia’s ambassador to Kenya has called for increased international support to implement the country’s national drought response plan, warning that climate shocks are worsening displacement and human rights challenges.
The remarks were made on Wednesday during a forum held in Nairobi on the impact of drought and climate-driven displacement in Somalia, where Amnesty International presented a report titled “No Rain, No Food, No Livelihood.”
According to the Nairobi embassy, Ambassador Jabril Ibrahim Abdulle said drought and floods should be understood not only as environmental issues but also as a broader human rights challenge.
“Somalia has a clear national plan to address drought. What remains is large-scale implementation through coordinated efforts and sustained support led by the Somali people and their partners,” he said.
The embassy said the report highlighted the scale of the crisis, noting that more than 71,000 people have died from drought-related causes in recent years, while millions have been affected by food insecurity and displacement.
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Participants at the forum said delays in climate financing, limited technology and weak policy coordination are worsening the impact of drought, hunger and conflict, the embassy said.
Despite these challenges, Somalia is working to strengthen local systems, invest in community resilience and expand partnerships to respond to climate-related shocks, according to the embassy.
The ambassador thanked Amnesty International for organising what he described as a timely forum addressing the intersection of climate change and human rights.