Saturday November 8, 2025
Belém (HOL) — Somalia’s First Deputy Prime Minister Salah Ahmed Jama on Friday called for urgent international action to combat climate change, as he addressed delegates at the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil.
In his remarks, Salah Ahmed Jama underscored that Somalia is among the countries most vulnerable to the devastating effects of climate change, which have intensified in recent years. He cited recurrent and severe droughts that have displaced millions and devastated livelihoods, describing them as direct consequences of global air pollution and rising temperatures.
According to a statement from the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, Salah outlined Somalia’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) and Climate Adaptation Plan, both part of the country’s National Transitional Plan (NTP 2025–2029). The framework focuses on four key areas: adaptation, climate finance, loss and damage compensation, and a transition to clean energy.
The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized that collective action and equitable climate financing are essential to ensure a sustainable future. “The time for promises has passed — the world must act decisively to protect the most vulnerable,” he said.
For more than three decades, COP conferences have shaped national climate policies, guided clean energy investments, and driven adaptation programs worldwide. While negotiations often move slowly, the forum remains the only global platform where all nations work together to confront the climate crisis and push for tangible solutions.