Mogadishu – The Minister of Livestock, Hassan Hussein Mohamed, emphasized the urgent need for evidence-based and sustainable strategies to strengthen Somalia’s resilience against disasters during his remarks at the 2nd Somalia Disaster Resilience Conference.

Minister Hassan noted that the conference comes at a critical time when both the Somali people and the government are grappling with the severe impacts of droughts, floods, and climate change, which continue to threaten livelihoods across the country.

He highlighted the importance of grounding all disaster resilience efforts in scientific research and data-driven planning, stressing that such an approach is essential to developing effective systems capable of reducing humanitarian risks and improving recovery capacity.

“The time is now to build durable and practical solutions that empower Somali communities to withstand and adapt to the challenges posed by recurrent disasters,” the Minister said.

The conference, jointly organized by the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) and Mogadishu University, serves as a key platform for experts, policymakers, and partners to collaborate on strengthening national resilience and promoting knowledge-based disaster management.