Ariane Luff

Head of Strategy and Resource Mobilization for @FAOSomalia. Views are my own. RTs not endorsement.

[FAO in Somalia @FAOSomalia]

#UN agencies warn of worsening hunger and malnutrition in #Somalia as #famine risk emerges once more. 6 million face food insecurity amid triple threat of #drought, rising prices and an anticipated Super El Niño later this year.

👉🏽 https://t.co/VGLKe12OrD

[FAO in Somalia @FAOSomalia]

#FAOSWALIM Flood Advisory: Shabelle River levels are rising, Belet Weyne already above the moderate flood-risk threshold. Bulo Burte, Jowhar, Balcad & Afgooye remain under watch. Communities in low-lying areas should stay alert & follow official updates
👉🏽 https://t.co/cworL3yKqj

[FAO in Somalia @FAOSomalia]

#FAO, MoAI, MoEWR, HSS, UN partners & donors convened the 2nd #JOSP Programme Steering Committee to review progress, reaffirm commitment and align next steps. JOSP represents a long-term solution to the drought emergency v. flood risk paradigm the country faces yet again in 2026.

[FAO in Somalia @FAOSomalia]

FAO #SWALIM update:
275 open breakage points identified, 171 on the Shabelle River and 104 on the Juba River, requiring urgent action. VHR imagery and DEM analysis also identified 3 canal breakages, 67 canal flooding points and 406 overflow points.

👉🏽https://t.co/ra3wfcG7FC

[FAO in Somalia @FAOSomalia]

.@FAOSomalia Representative @EPeterschmitt pays tribute to a drought-defying agricultural co-operative in the south-western Somali town of Baidoa.

[FAO in Somalia @FAOSomalia]

➡️ Drought has escalated into a nationwide, multi-dimensional emergency, demanding early & sustained action
➡️ Gu 2026 rains may bring partial relief, but impacts persist
➡️ Extreme heat continues to drive water loss, pasture decline & livestock stress
👉🏽https://t.co/h36eq5Ezf9

[FAO in Somalia @FAOSomalia]

.@SwedeninSomalia approves lifesaving new anticipatory and early action project to protect drought-affected communities. @FAOSomalia says the funding will play a crucial role in building long term resilience against climate shocks and the current drought. https://t.co/11tfCbVrxm

[OCHA Somalia @OCHASom]

🚨JUST OUT: #Somalia Drought Situation Report 3.

➡️4.61M people affected, 490K displaced due to drought.
➡️Boreholes non-functional, schools closing.
➡️Shabelle River dries—65 villages left without water.

For more read: https://t.co/8NdaZgPJvp

[FAO in Somalia @FAOSomalia]

#Somalia faces recurrent crises, but how does the latest drought compare to past shocks? @FAOSomalia combines historical and current data to track long-term climate, food security and nutrition trends and anticipate what the coming months may bring.

https://t.co/E0YhT9TIf0

[Etienne Peterschmitt @EPeterschmitt]

.@FAO’s initiative with @JapanInSomalia and @MFBESomalia to strengthen fishing infrastructure around #Mogadishu will have a catalytic effect on the sector, strengthening the value chain and helping to tackle illegal and unregulated fishing.

[FAO in Somalia @FAOSomalia]

On Friday with @MFBESomalia, @FAOSomalia launched a project to strengthen coastal fisheries—improving key infrastructure, empowering small-scale fishers, and reducing IUU fishing. Supported by @JapanInSomalia, it's a big step towards a resilient and sustainable Blue Economy.

[FAO in Somalia @FAOSomalia]

In #Galmudug, @FAO and @NorwayInSomalia are helping women rebuild with dignity.

Fardowsa turned a small café into a stable livelihood gaining resilience and economic empowerment.

🔗 For more👉: https://t.co/jwXoQ6MOOP

[FAO in Somalia @FAOSomalia]

When drought hits, resilience becomes a lifeline.

Watch how @FAO is strengthening fodder systems, training agropastoralists & expanding financial inclusion through VSLAs helping rural communities rebuild their livelihoods & build resilience to climate shocks.
🙏: @DKinSomalia

[Tom Fletcher @UNReliefChief]

Poor rains, rising hunger and funding cuts are pushing millions to the brink in Somalia.
 
I've allocated $10M from @UNCERF for early action – to protect people before drought becomes catastrophe.
 
Food. Water. Health. Critical to reach people in the hardest-hit areas.

[FAO in Somalia @FAOSomalia]

For 80 years, @FAO has worked #handinhand with communities to turn resilience into reality.

Deputy Head of Programme @verenicamutiro reflects on how collective efforts continue to drive food security and resilience in Somalia.

🎥 Watch her message ⬇️
#FAO80 #4Betters #Somalia

[FAO in Somalia @FAOSomalia]

Eight decades of innovation and impact!
Our staff reflect on what it means to be a part of this legacy, working towards food security and resilience in Somalia🇸🇴.
Their passion and dedication drive our impact every day.
🎥 Watch their reflections 👇
#FAO80 #4Betters

[FAO in Somalia @FAOSomalia]

➡️ Light rains expected in isolated areas in the south; most northern and central regions remain dry
➡️ Low flood risk along Juba and Shabelle Rivers
➡️ Persistent heat likely to increase evapotranspiration and thermal stress in the south
#FAOSWALIM

👉🏾 https://t.co/4qwgFAd3bd

[FAO in Somalia @FAOSomalia]

FAOR @EPeterschmitt joined #Somaliland’s Ministry of Water to inaugurate a water catchment in Naqdhabijo, Burao, securing vital water for agriculture and livestock production.

Special thanks to @MOFAKuwait for strengthening local adaptation and sustainable water access.

[Ariane Luff @ArianeLuff]

The #JOSP vision goes back to the 1920s! @FAOSomalia and partners are working with Govt to bring the vision back to life, bringing flood/drought relief & water access to 1.65million Somalis. Honored to attend this high-level event highlighting progress and challenges this week.

[Etienne Peterschmitt @EPeterschmitt]

“#JOSP is a transformative, nationally owned initiative, shifting Somalia from crisis response to climate resilience, sustainable livelihoods and food security. Together, we can restore Somalia’s breadbasket and secure water for generations.”

FAOR @EPeterschmitt
#BetterLife