Evidence Based Climate Action: Turning Research and Data into Fundable Locally Led Solutions in Somalia
11 November 2026 · 11:00–12:30 (TRT) · Somalia Pavilion, COP31, Antalya, Türkiye
Climate action requires reliable evidence about risks, community priorities, the effectiveness of interventions, and the resources needed for implementation. In Somalia, translating research into practical action requires stronger connections among researchers, government institutions, communities, implementing organizations, and financing partners.
Research and data can help identify vulnerable locations and populations, assess adaptation options, guide resource allocation, and measure results. However, producing evidence alone does not ensure its use. Findings must be accessible, relevant to decision-making, and connected to institutions capable of developing, financing, and delivering interventions. Local knowledge and community experience must also inform how problems are defined and solutions are designed.
COP31 offers an opportunity to connect research institutions, public authorities, practitioners and communities around the evidence needed to move climate priorities towards implementation.
This proposed side event will establish a practical discussion space for examining how research and data can support fundable, locally led climate solutions in Somalia. It will connect evidence with specific implementation decisions and identify opportunities for continued collaboration beyond COP31.
Hosted by: Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC)
