@FAO Representative and Country Director for @FAOSomalia. Working for a sustainable 🌍 and secure #FutureofFood for all.
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I welcome #Somalia’s National Action Plan on Youth, Peace & Security 2026–2030 @MoysFGS.
For #FAO, creating opportunities for young people across agriculture, livestock and fisheries is key to stronger livelihoods, food security, resilient communities and lasting peace.
A historic milestone for Somalia’s young people! Today, the Federal Government of Somalia officially launched the National Action Plan on Youth, Peace and Security (2026–2030), marking a significant step towards placing young women and men at the centre of peacebuilding, decision-making and national development.
Speaking on behalf of the United Nations in Somalia, @UNFPA_SOMALIA Representative Mr. @jelidje emphasized that lasting peace must deliver tangible opportunities for young people — through education, decent livelihoods, justice and meaningful participation in decisions shaping their future.
The launch represents more than a policy commitment. It is a call to translate young people’s aspirations into concrete investments, stronger institutions and youth-led action for sustainable peace.
@UNFPA, alongside UN partners, remains committed to supporting the Government of #Somalia in translating this landmark Action Plan into meaningful results for young people across the country.
The message is clear: Young people are not merely beneficiaries of peace. They are leaders, innovators and essential partners in building it.
From commitments to action. From youth participation to youth leadership. From peacebuilding to lasting peace dividends.
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#YouthPeaceSecurity #YPS #Somalia #YouthLeadership #Peacebuilding #UNFPA #Youth2030
At Somali National Fisheries Week in Mogadishu, I highlighted #FAO’s commitment to sustainable fisheries, stronger value chains, resilient coastal livelihoods & food security. Unlocking Somalia’s blue economy needs investment, partnerships & opportunities for fishing communities.
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Through the @EU_in_Somalia-funded #PLACE project, #FAO trained 45 Community Animal Health Workers from Dollow, Belet-Hawa & Luuq in animal healthcare, disease surveillance & reporting, strengthening local veterinary services and early detection & response to livestock diseases.
I welcomed @JapanInSomalia Ambassador H.E. Hiroshi Matsuura to the #FAO Somalia office for discussions on Japan-funded programmes, fisheries & coastal development. We value Japan’s longstanding partnership in advancing sustainable fisheries, livelihoods and Somalia’s #blueEconomy
A week of strategic engagement & field insights. I welcomed @FAOEmergencies Director @reinpaulsen to Somalia. Together, we engaged government leaders, partners & communities to advance coordinated action linking emergency response, anticipatory action & long-term resilience.
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.@FAOEmergencies Director @reinpaulsen, #FAOR @EPeterschmitt & team met Ambassador Pier Mario Daccò Coppi @ItalyinSomalia to discuss El Niño preparedness, early action & resilience, including support to #JOSP & #FAOSWALIM. Thanks to Italy for its longstanding partnership with FAO
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.@FAOEmergencies Director @reinpaulsen & #FAOR @EPeterschmitt met Ambassador Tom Neijens @BelgiuminKenya to discuss El Niño preparedness, anticipatory action & livelihood protection. Thanks to Belgium for helping FAO turn early warning into timely action for at-risk communities.
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.@FAOEmergencies Director @reinpaulsen, #FAOR @EPeterschmitt & @molahpuntland visited Harfo fodder, dairy & honey producers who shared how livestock-linked resilience support is protecting lives & livelihoods.
Thanks @NorwayInSomalia, @CanHCKenya & @DKinSomalia for the support.
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.@FAOEmergencies Director @reinpaulsen, #FAOR @EPeterschmitt, @NorwayInSomalia & @molahpuntland joined Harfo community to support animal health services protecting livelihoods & building resilience. The delegation also handed over a veterinary clinic with support from @CanHCKenya
At the 2026 #WorldFoodForum in Rome, I joined @MOASomalia delegation & engaged senior #FAO leadership on agrifood systems transformation, investment, food security & resilient livelihoods, reaffirming the importance of stronger partnerships to advance national priorities.
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Somalia’s climate shocks demand early action & long-term solutions. @FAOemergencies Director @reinpaulsen, #FAOR @EPeterschmitt & team met Deputy Prime Minister @SalahJama to discuss El Niño preparedness, resilient recovery & strengthening productive sectors and food security.
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At the 2026 #WorldFoodForum in Rome, #FAOR @EPeterschmitt joined Somalia’s Ministry of Agriculture & Irrigation @MOASomalia to exchange on innovation, investment and partnerships that can accelerate agrifood systems transformation and strengthen food security in Somalia.
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MoEWR and FAO-SWALIM’s El Niño assessment identifies 595 water sources in Somalia at high or very high risk of flooding. Partners and donors can use these findings to guide preparedness efforts and ensure timely support.
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Somali youth are not only calling for climate action. They are developing solutions in solar irrigation, seed systems, renewable energy, and zero-waste agrifood innovation. #FAO is proud to support #LCOYSomalia2026 and youth leadership on the road to #COY21 and #COP31.
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Farmer. Entrepreneur. Leader. 🌻
Fadumo Sheikh Ali is innovating today to nourish tomorrow. #WorldFoodDay #FoodHeroes
At the #EUSomaliaBusinessForum I joined government, private sector & partners to explore opportunities across Somalia’s agriculture, livestock & fisheries. #FAO continues supporting farmers, value chains & access to markets & investment for resilient livelihoods & food security.
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Somalia’s agrifood sector holds strong potential for investment, jobs & sustainable growth. At the #EUSomaliaBusinessForum, #FAO supported efforts to connect farmers & agribusinesses with markets & investment opportunities across agriculture, livestock and fisheries.
At the EU-Somalia Business Forum, EU Amb. László Máthé joined Somali & European businesses, investors and institutions to boost trade and investment.
Through #GlobalGateway, 🇪🇺🇸🇴 are working together to unlock Somalia’s potential, create jobs and build a prosperous economy. 🇪🇺🇸🇴
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FAO Somalia team, led by #FAOR @EPeterschmitt, met H.E. Abdullahi Bidhan, Minister of @MoEWRSo, to reaffirm partnership on groundwater, resilient infrastructure, El Niño preparedness, water governance and innovative financing to deliver lasting impact for communities.
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🚨 Somalia #IPC Alert: 5.4M people projected to face IPC Phase 3 or above from Oct–Dec. Rural areas carry nearly two-thirds of the 1.92 million malnutrition burden, as floods threaten crops & livestock. Early action is vital to protect lives & livelihoods.
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#FAO is supporting fodder production in #Dollow to strengthen livestock production, improve household incomes and build resilience to recurrent drought. Thanks to @EU_in_Somalia for support through the #PLACE project.
