Somali Minister of Environment and Climate Change Bashir Mohamed Jama met with his Kenyan counterpart, Adan Barre Duale, in Nairobi on Tuesday to enhance cooperation between the two ministries.
The meeting, attended by Somali Ambassador to Kenya Jabril Ibrahim Abdulle and members of Jama’s delegation, focused on strengthening bilateral relations and advancing environmental conservation efforts.
Both ministers underscored the urgency of addressing deforestation, recognizing it as a critical environmental and socio-economic challenge for both nations. They also acknowledged the growing impact of climate change on communities in Somalia and Kenya, emphasizing the need for joint mitigation strategies.
Ambassador Jabril urged both governments to formalize their cooperation through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on environmental development. He also proposed the establishment of technical committees to accelerate the implementation of agreed initiatives.
The meeting reflects ongoing efforts by Somalia and Kenya to collaborate on regional environmental challenges and strengthen diplomatic ties, the Ambassador added
