FAO & Somaliland MoAD kicked off a 7-day ToT training on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Nutrition for the Ministry technical staff, thanks to the EU-funded CadRe project.

These trainees will train farmers in Burco on climate-smart and nutrition-sensitivity agriculture.

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In his opening address, H.E. Dr. Suleiman, State Minister Ministry of Livestock, Forestry & Range - Somalia lauded the joint work planning workshop with FAO in Somalia as 'a unique opportunity to align strategic priorities and strengthen collaboration' toward unlocking the #livestock sector's full potential.

#Somalia 🤝🏿🐪

Glad to attend Ministry of Livestock, Forestry & Range - Somalia & #FAOSomalia joint strategic work planning & reiterate FAO's commitment to continue working with the Ministry to transform pastoral food systems to be more resilient to climate change & further strengthen Livestock sector's contribution to economy.

FAOSO and MOLFR are joining forces to define what a resilient future looks like for pastoralists in Somalia!

FAO in Somalia & FGS Ministry of Livestock Ministry of Livestock, Forestry & Range - Somalia carrying out a Livestock Sector Joint Work Planning workshop in Mogadishu today.

#Somalia #Livestock #Partnerships

SWALIM Rainfall Forecast

🌧️ Light rains inland, moderate at the coast
⚠️ High risk of floods likely in Belet Weyne
⚠️ Strong winds, waves & flash floods are possible in Lower Juba coast areas

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#HappeningNow

Joint work planning workshop for Ministry of Livestock, Forestry & Range - Somalia and FAO in Somalia.

Working Together to Transform the Livestock Sector 🐪🐐🌱 #Somalia

1/2 The Monitoring & Evaluation Dept of MoPIED, in collaboration with Ministry of Planning, Investment & Int'l Coop, concluded a 5-day training in Kismayo on the monitoring and evaluation of projects funded by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

Quality seeds for a stronger Somalia! 🇸🇴

Thanks to the @AfdB-funded SEPAREF project, FAO in Somalia equipped MoAI FGS & South West with seed testing equipment. This boosts seed quality & helps Somali farmers thrive.

#agricultrualresilience

17 goals.
6 years to achieve them.
1 future.

Food & agriculture lie at the heart of achieving each & every one of the 17 #SDGs .

FAO is committed to help build a better future for all, learn how 👉bit.ly/3JGDVkS

#ActNow #4Betters

Directors and technical advisors of the National Disaster Management Agency SODMA Somalia held a strategic meeting with their FAO in Somalia counterparts. The meeting aimed to discuss their respective strategic plans and to identify priority areas of collaboration between the two

A joint strategy planning is the first step to strengthen the collaboration between FAO in Somalia and SODMA Somalia. #SWALIM and SODMA are at the forefront to tackle #climatechange threats, through enhanced EWS, impact based forecast, engaging communities.

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Productive joint work planning meeting with SODMA Somalia, led by Country Representative Etienne Peterschmitt.

Aligned key priorities in SODMA's 5 year Strategic Plan with the Food and Agriculture Organization’s Country Programming Framework for enhancing #resilience against climate shocks.

#ClimateResilience

In Mogadishu,

Met with the FAO in Somalia Country Director Etienne Peterschmitt and his team.

Presented the #SWS comprehensive Disaster Risk Reduction and Intervention Plan (DRRIP) which prioritizes the production sector, including #livestock , #agriculture & #fisheries which are

Great opportunity to exchange notes with USAID Office of Inspector General (OIG) and present FAO in Somalia's robust operating systems that help us ensure compliance to rigorous standards and #accountability to hard-to-reach #rural populations

🌧️ FAO SWALIM Somalia Rain Forecast.

🔵Light to moderate rains expected over Somaliland
and Puntland.
🔵Dry conditions over central and southern parts.
🔵Reduced flooding risk along Juba and Shabelle
Rivers.

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The game-changing impact of collaborative partnerships to combat food insecurity spotlighted at #HNPW2024

Famine was averted & lives& livelihoods saved in Somalia in 2023 thanks to the remarkable joint efforts of Food Security Cluster & Resource Partners

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FAO in Somalia marks the 1st anniversary of the National Personnel Association formation.

Reinforcing unity & empowerment among our dedicated national staff.

Country Representative, Etienne Peterschmitt honored to receive recognition for his contribution to empowering national staff.

Farmers face an onslaught of shocks – conflicts, #ClimateChange , disasters, pests and diseases.

In #Somalia , FAO 's actions span from early warning, preparedness, anticipatory action and response, including flood defense infrastructure like gabions.

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Minister of Agriculture & Irrigation Mohamed A. Hayir (Maareeye) expressed optimism that the workplan review workshop today will set targets for transformative programming in the #agriculture sector.

Together, we're building resilience against #climate shocks for #SustainableGrowth .