Mogadishu — The second day of the East African Community Conference in Mogadishu, Somalia, saw a significant focus on the impact of climate change in the Horn of Africa and the wider region.
Jacinta Kiruthi, the Chief Executive of Trade and Customs of the EAC, highlighted the urgent need for proactive measures to address the challenges posed by climate change.The Horn of Africa, including Somalia, has been particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change. Erratic rainfall patterns, prolonged droughts, and devastating floods have disrupted agriculture, exacerbated food insecurity, and strained water resources.
The EAC Conference in Mogadishu has highlighted the urgent need for a coordinated regional response to climate change. By transforming challenges into opportunities, the East African Community can pave the way for a more interwoven, inclusive, and prosperous region.). To contact the copyright holder directly for corrections — or for permission to republish or make other authorized use of this material,, representing a diversity of positions on every topic.
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