{"id":10480,"date":"2026-10-19T15:39:04","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T15:39:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sodma.gov.so\/eng\/?p=10480"},"modified":"2026-10-22T15:44:18","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T15:44:18","slug":"sodma-commissioner-meets-fao-officials-and-norwegian-representatives-to-strengthen-el-nino-preparedness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sodma.gov.so\/eng\/sodma-commissioner-meets-fao-officials-and-norwegian-representatives-to-strengthen-el-nino-preparedness\/","title":{"rendered":"SoDMA Commissioner Meets FAO Officials and Norwegian Representatives to Strengthen El Ni\u00f1o Preparedness"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">The Commissioner of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mr. Mahmoud Ma\u2019allin Abdulle, met with FAO Director of Emergencies Rein Paulsen, FAO Representative in Somalia Etienne Peterschmitt, and representatives of the Government of Norway.<\/p>\n<p>The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation on El Ni\u00f1o preparedness, linking early warning systems with coordinated early action, and reducing the risks of flooding and other disaster-related impacts.<\/p>\n<p>Discussions also addressed mobilizing additional financial resources and support to respond to humanitarian needs, alongside long-term investment in disaster preparedness, risk reduction, and community resilience.<\/p>\n<p>The SoDMA Commissioner reaffirmed the Agency\u2019s commitment to leading the government\u2019s disaster risk management efforts, strengthening coordination, and enhancing partnerships with international organizations and other stakeholders to ensure timely emergency response and protect lives and livelihoods.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10481\" src=\"https:\/\/sodma.gov.so\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/856659941_2172040556995135_5502344252278209927_n-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10482\" src=\"https:\/\/sodma.gov.so\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/855436900_2106738460211340_5539774833372813310_n-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10483\" src=\"https:\/\/sodma.gov.so\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/857866839_2200929267185845_3573727030338937749_n-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10484\" src=\"https:\/\/sodma.gov.so\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/856091412_2268323180405292_1338194826580991582_n-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10485\" src=\"https:\/\/sodma.gov.so\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/857685835_3270577329792775_6954559681447298573_n-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Commissioner of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mr. Mahmoud Ma\u2019allin Abdulle, met with FAO Director of Emergencies Rein Paulsen, FAO Representative in Somalia Etienne Peterschmitt, and representatives of the Government of Norway. 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