A recent report by ODI Global has revealed that the world’s poorest nations, including Somalia, have suffered $156 billion in climate-related losses over the past two decades.
The report highlights that Somalia, Haiti, and Uganda are among the countries most affected by extreme weather fueled by climate change.
More than 364 million people have been impacted by disasters like droughts, floods, and cyclones, with over 42,000 deaths recorded—17,000 of which are directly linked to climate change.
Climate Crisis Impact on Somalia’s Agricultural Sector
Somalia has lost an estimated $151 billion due to extreme weather, with $75 billion attributed directly to the climate crisis.
Droughts, poor rainfall, and flooding have devastated farms and killed livestock, pushing rural communities into extreme poverty and food insecurity. Nearly half of Somalia’s population is affected.
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Global Aid Cuts Worsen the Crisis
While the climate crisis worsens, international aid is shrinking.
Recent UK foreign aid cuts and reduced US funding through USAID have left millions vulnerable.
In Somalia and the Horn of Africa, this could mean less support for disaster response, nutrition, and resilience programs.
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Experts Call for Urgent Action
Despite the creation of the Loss and Damage Fund at COP28, wealthy nations have pledged only a fraction of the needed funding.
Without immediate investment in climate adaptation, Somalia and other vulnerable nations face a worsening humanitarian crisis.
