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    Somalia secures historic climate finance for sustainable agricultural initiatives

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    Mogadishu — In a major milestone for climate adaptation and agricultural resilience, Somalia received historic funding from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) at its recent board meeting which s It is held in Songdo, Incheon, South Korea from October 21 to 24, 2024.

    Titled “Climate Resilient Agriculture in Somalia (Ugbaad),” the project raised $94.9 million, making it the most funded initiative this session. The Green Climate Fund will contribute $79.7 million, plus $15.2 million from the USAID-funded TRANSFORM project overseen by the Food and Agriculture Organization ( FAO).

    The Ugbaad Project aims to transform agriculture in Somalia by improving water management, introducing climate-resilient crops and strengthening local agricultural infrastructure. These initiatives aim to increase productivity and protect farmers’ livelihoods from the growing threats of climate change.

    The rapid approval of this initiative, achieved in just five months, highlights the effectiveness of the lobbying and strategic efforts undertaken by Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi, Somalia’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change.

    In a nod to her critical role in securing this funding, the GCF Board of Directors officially invited Minister Al-Makhzoumi following the approval of the project, highlighting her advocacy for the climate challenges of the Somalia. This announcement is also timely, as it comes ahead of COP29, which will highlight the impact of climate finance on developing countries and the urgency for action.