During the discussion, both H.E. Minister @JamaTaqalAbbas and @GConway_UN emphasized the importance of collaboration between @MoEWRSo and @UNinSomalia to invest in water resources in Somalia over multiple years, with the aim of breaking the cycle of drought. (2/2)
H.E. Minister @JamaTaqalAbbas of @MoEWRSo had a bilateral meeting with the acting UN Resident Coordinator @GConway_UN to discuss the progress of the water sector governance in Somalia and align development priorities with the National Water Resources Strategy. (1/2)
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The DG participated in a panel discussion on sharing groundwater data in the IGAD region, emphasizing the significance of information exchange. #WaterResources#Somalia#GroundwaterResilience
...fostering multi-stakeholder engagement and partnerships and encouraging community participation in decision-making through collaborative efforts to address the challenges facing the water sector in Somalia. 3/3
#SomaliaWaterForum#Water4Somalia
“The forum will present the progress made in the Road Map implementation for NWRS and will provide an opportunity to keep the momentum and raise the awareness of the crucial role of water in to the social and economic development of the country” H.E @JamaTaqalAbbas
This event will bring together key stakeholders from Govt, Partners, the private sector, academic and civil society to discuss how to bridge the gap between the national policies, strategic plans, and existing programs that supports the Water sector development in Somalia.
@MoEWRSo is excited to announce the upcoming high-level Somalia Water Sector Development Forum on March 1, 2023, in Mogadishu!
#WaterForum#WSCF#Water4Somalia
The Cabinet has today approved the Electricity Bill, a commendable step that signifies efforts towards providing reliable electricity supply to our citizens. The Bill will formalize the power sector, promote competition, while protecting consumer & service provider rights alike.
Climate-induced sea level rise threatens lives & livelihoods.
An engaging discussion on ecosystem protection from source to sea for Water Day at #COP27. I highlighted how @UNDP is working w countries, communities & partners for better water management for #ClimateAction & #SDGs
💧At 1st ever Water Pavilion,
💧1st ever #COP#WaterDay,
H.E @JamaTaqalAbbas spoke on behalf of the Developing World at a high level side event organized by the #COPPresidence. He stressed the #PowerOfTheDrop 💧 in Addressing the adverse impacts of climate change. #COP27
H.E Minister @JamaTaqalAbbas met with Saroj Kumar, the @WorldBank Global Director on Water Practice @COP27, they have discussed ongoing WB support in Somalia on water.
Happening now @COP27P#waterday , H.E Minister @JamaTaqalAbbas delivering speech on Somalia water crisis, the benefits of river basin scale adaptation and the risk of maladaptation.
The Director of the @MoEWRSo , Mr. @Abdirizack_MM welcomed and thanked all participants from partners and government line Ministries for their participation and support in launching National Water Sector Coordination Facility.
@MoEWRSo kicked off the National Water Sector Coordination Facility, aimed to strengthen the coordination among government and partners.@FAOSomalia with @SWALIM is at the forefront in supporting the government, as reaffirmed during the meeting that I had with H.E. @JamaTaqalAbbas
H.E Minister @cabaassom met with Kristina, @WorldBank Country Manager for Somalia . They have discussed FGS’s efforts to provision affordable energy and clean water services to the Somali people. The ongoing WB support to facilitate these developments centered their discussions.