As #2025RCMAfrica opens, i reminded the Africa major groups that the AMCEN we want is not built behind closed doors. It starts here — with voices from across the continent, working together to shape Africa’s environmental future. Our voice matters. Your voice matters.We reflect. We reimagine. We rise. #AMCENat40 #AMCENWEWANT #ReflectReimagineRise

Thank you @SecRubio for U.S. commitment to support lifesaving humanitarian activities. W/ your support, IOM can resume work helping migrants return home safely, with dignity. We look forward to continuing to work w/ U.S. leadership on effective solutions. iom.int/Zca

#CycloneChido has affected 451,000 people in #Mozambique in recent weeks. Conflict & #ClimateChange compound the situation and now urgent support is needed to keep providing relief: shelter, water, sanitation and protection. ➡️ iom.int/ZcM

I am proud to present this video, which highlights the transformative work I led during my 2 years and 4 months as the leader of the Somali Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, from August 9, 2022, to January 5, 2025. During this time, we laid the foundation for a lasting legacy, elevating the Ministry to a global standard, on par with its counterparts around the world. This achievement reflects our collective dedication to fostering sustainable progress and strengthening Somalia’s resilience in the face of climate challenges.

Always a pleasure briefing African Ambassadors in Nairobi on UNEPs work. Today’s briefing was about the outcomes of the Special Session of the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN) and upcoming global Conference of parties in Riyadh, Baku, Cali and Busan

When disasters strike, they unleash enormous devastation on individuals, societies & economies.   Today, disasters are often supercharged by the climate crisis, increasing their frequency & intensity.
 We owe it to future generations to shape a safer, more resilient tomorrow – on the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction & every day.

The @MoECC_Somalia, held a meeting to approve the NAP, chaired by Ministerof State Ahmed Omar, alongside Permanent Secretary Kamal Gutale & DG Yusuf Samatar. Attendees included officials from the Federal States, and UNDP. This plan will steer Somalia’s climate resilience efforts.

My highlight this week was speaking at the 18th Annual Meeting of the Environment for Development. The Environment for Development is a leading global network of environmental economics research centers solving the world’s most pressing environmental and development challenges

Delighted to join Cabinet Secretary @HonAdenDuale in presiding over the opening session of the Africa Group of Negotiators (AGN) preparatory workshop for #AMCEN and COP29 to consolidate the continent's common position. @UNEP @FitsumAdela ⁦@UNEP_Africa⁩

Just completed a very successful mission to Abidjan to plan for the 10th Special Session of the African Ministerial Conference on Environment (AMCEN) which will be held in Abidjan from 1st to 6th September, 2024 following an offer by the Government of Cote d’ Ivoire.

Facts about deforestation Deforestation, driven by agricultural expansion, illegal logging, and urbanization, significantly contributes to climate change by releasing stored carbon and disrupting ecosystems. It accounts for around 10% of global warming and severely impacts biodiversity #Deforestation #ClimateChange #GlobalWarming #CarbonEmissions #Ecosystems #BiodiversityLoss #IllegalLogging #AgriculturalExpansion #Urbanization #ForestLoss #EnvironmentalImpact #GreenhouseGases #NatureConservation #Sustainability #ClimateCrisis linkedin.com/pulse/facts-def… via @LinkedIn

Behold the Great Nile Migration in South Sudan . The World’s largest land mammals migration. 4times larger than the Mara- Serengeti Migration @AfricanParks @SouthSudanGov #Africa #NatureIsAmazing

The Increasing Death Toll of Corals: What It Means for Our Oceans The increasing death toll of corals is a stark reminder of the fragility of our oceans. The 97% mortality rate in the northern Great Barrier Reef is not just a statistic; it is a call to action. Protecting and restoring coral reefs is not only crucial for the health of marine ecosystems but also for the well-being of human communities that depend on them. The time to act is now, before the rainforests of the sea become a distant memory. #CoralReefs #GreatBarrierReef #ClimateChange #CoralBleaching #MarineConservation #OceanHealth #SaveOurOceans #Biodiversity #SustainableFishing #ClimateAction linkedin.com/pulse/increasin…

The Environmental Impact of War Crimes and the Urgent Need for Peace.War crimes not only devastate human lives and communities but also wreak havoc on our environment. The ecological destruction caused by warfare can have lasting, often irreversible effects on ecosystems, wildlife, and natural resources. Understanding these impacts underscores the urgent need to prevent war crimes and adhere to international peace agreements like the Geneva Conventions.linkedin.com/pulse/environme…

Understanding Climate Funding: Importance, Community Impact, and Grassroots Reach linkedin.com/pulse/understan…

The devastating floods that ravaged Southern Brazil between April and May 2024, resulting in 169 deaths and displacing nearly 600,000 people, have been linked to human-caused climate change, according to a new study. This disaster, intensified by El Niño and infrastructure failures, has highlighted the escalating impact of global warming on extreme weather events.linkedin.com/pulse/climate-c… via @LinkedIn

EU Ministers Give Green Light to Contested Nature Restoration Law in 'Huge Win' for Nature linkedin.com/pulse/eu-minist…

The Importance of UN Subsidiary Bodies in Relation to Climate Change linkedin.com/pulse/importanc…

Climate finance involves funding from public, private, and alternative sources to combat and adapt to climate change. It supports clean energy, resilient infrastructure, and conservation projects. Key benefits include reducing greenhouse gas emissions, aiding communities to adapt, stimulating economic growth, and promoting social equity. Nations must invest in climate finance to meet global commitments, prevent catastrophic outcomes, ensure economic stability, and achieve sustainable development goals. This collective action is vital to protect the environment and secure a sustainable future for all. #ClimateFinance #SustainableDevelopment #ClimateAction #RenewableEnergy #GreenEconomy