Mogadishu, Somalia – Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre of the Federal Government of Somalia chaired a crucial preparation meeting for the upcoming COP28 climate change conference, scheduled to be held in the United Arab Emirates on November 30.

According to Somali National News Agency, the meeting focused on presenting Somalia’s comprehensive plan regarding the COP28 conference and the nation’s strategies to address the challenges of global climate change, particularly those affecting Somalia. Prime Minister Hamza emphasized the direct impact of climate change on the lives of Somali citizens, particularly in environmental changes observed over the past three decades. The conference is seen as a vital platform for Somalia to discuss and seek solutions to these pressing climatic issues.