El Niño brings heavy rains and flooding to Somalia, putting lives, homes, crops and livestock at risk. Somalia’s National El Niño Preparedness Plan aims to act before disaster strikes. It turns early warnings and climate forecasts into concrete steps on the ground, such as evacuation planning, pre-positioned supplies, protection of farmland and water points, and support to the most vulnerable communities. In this panel, the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), in coordination with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, will share how the plan works in practice. The panel will also cover lessons learned and how partners can strengthen anticipatory action and early warning across Somalia.
Organised by: Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), in coordination with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC)
Date: 14 November 2026 · 14:00 – 14:30 (TRT)
Venue: Somalia Pavilion, Stand B175
