ICE Institute

Our latest research highlights the importance of adopting an integrated approach to food production in Somalia. The research finds that sustainable fisheries, industrial development, and strong institutions significantly enhance food production, while income inequality undermines long-term food security. The study calls for coordinated investments in fisheries, agro-industrial development, governance, and inclusive policies to build a resilient and sustainable food system for Somalia.

Ciid Wanaagsan 🕌 Dhamaan Umadda Soomaaliyeed waxaan u rajeyneynaa inay ku ciidaan farxad, xasilooni iyo Caafimaad.

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Maalinta Caalamiga ah ee Kala-duwanaanshaha Noolaha 2026 waxay ina xusuusinaysaa in ilaalinta deegaanka iyo nooluhu ay saldhig u yihiin mustaqbal waara, cunto sugan, iyo adkaysiga isbeddelka cimilada.

Soomaaliya waxay u baahan tahay in ay ilaaliso khayraadkeeda dabiiciga ah si loo dhiso bulshooyin adkaysi leh iyo deegaan cagaaran.

Throwback: In celebration of Somali Youth Day, an engaging and interactive program was held to promote youth empowerment, climate awareness, and sustainable action. The session brought together passionate young people through meaningful discussions, knowledge-sharing, and inspiring activities that highlighted the important role of Somali youth in building a greener and more resilient future.

Climate change in Somalia is not just an environmental issue; it is a development, economic, governance, and human security challenge. Our new briefing paper, "State of Climate in Somalia 2026", presents a sobering but necessary picture of the realities facing the country: recurring droughts, destructive floods, shrinking forests, water scarcity, food insecurity, and mounting economic losses. But beyond the crisis, the paper calls for a strategic shift! Read the paper: https://bit.ly/3PtszJ2

Mohamed Okash, Director of the Institute of Climate and Environment (ICE Institute) at SIMAD University, participated in the Future of Development Co-operation Conference hosted by the OECD in Paris, joining global policymakers, researchers, and development leaders in discussions on the future of international development systems.

The conference explored how development co-operation must evolve in response to geopolitical fragmentation, climate pressures, shrinking aid budgets, technological disruption, and growing demands for measurable impact. Key discussions emphasized the need for stronger local institutional capabilities, locally led development, improved accountability systems, collective AI integration, and more adaptive development financing models.

The discussions also highlighted an emerging global concern that development institutions are producing more data and analysis than ever before, but many systems still struggle to translate evidence into effective action, institutional learning, and long-term impact. Experts stressed that the future of development co-operation will increasingly depend on collaboration, country ownership, interoperable systems, and investments in both human and institutional capacities.

As part of these global conversations, SIMAD University continues to contribute perspectives from Somalia and fragile contexts on climate adaptation, systems transformation, and locally led development solutions for a more sustainable future.

A Happy Day 🌿

On this special occasion, we celebrate young people leading climate action and environmental protection across Somalia. Youth make up the largest share of our population, and when equipped with the right knowledge, tools, and opportunities, they can drive meaningful change toward a greener and more resilient Somalia. To mark the day, we have a special gift for you, visit our office and collect your copy.

As the world confronts major disruptions in Official Development Assistance (ODA) , long central to development and climate action, we are contributing to the conversation on shaping a new blueprint for development cooperation for Africa’s most fragile countries and communities.

As key academia from Somalia, we are bringing forward perspectives on climate adaptation, locally led development, resilience, and the future of sustainable partnerships.