Somaliland: Environment Ministry Delegation Visits Kenya to Strengthen Climate Collaboration

[Deeq A.]

Nairobi, Kenya – A high-level delegation from Somaliland’s Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, in partnership with Action Aid, recently concluded a productive knowledge exchange visit to Kenya. Led by Mr. Adan Ahmed Hassan, Director of the Climate Change and Environmental Protection Department, the delegation received an official welcome from Somaliland Embassy representatives in Nairobi.

The visit’s highlight was a strategic engagement with the University of Nairobi, where delegates met with the Climate Change Institute Director and faculty deans. The productive discussions yielded agreements on:

– Advanced degree programs (Master’s and PhD) and vocational training

– Collaborative environmental and climate change research initiatives

The delegation’s itinerary included an extensive tour of Kenya’s National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), where they:

– Met with senior leadership including the Deputy Director-General

– Examined operational frameworks across departments

– Established a five-point cooperation agreement covering:

1. Capacity building for environmental professionals

2. Development of ecological standards

3. Modern environmental management systems

4. Climate impact assessment protocols

5. Joint scientific research programs

The visit culminated at Nairobi’s renowned Arboretum and National Herbarium, where experts demonstrated cutting-edge plant conservation techniques. This engagement resulted in a landmark agreement to synchronize nursery operations between Somaliland’s environmental ministry and Kenya’s premier botanical institution.

This exchange marks a significant step in regional environmental cooperation, positioning both nations for stronger climate resilience through shared expertise and institutional partnerships

 

 

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