Climate, Peace and Security Fact Sheet: Somalia

Written by

Cedric H. de Coning

Research Professor

Asha Ali

Former employee

Florian Krampe

Senior Researcher, SIPRI

Kyungmee Kim

Researcher, SIPRI

Katongo Seyuba

Research assistant, SIPRI

Kheira Tarif

Research assistant, SIPRI

Ed.

Summary:

Somalia experienced its worst drought on record from 2021 to 2023, with an unprecedented five consecutive failed rainy seasons that displaced hundreds of thousands of people, undermined livelihoods and raised the spectre of famine in some areas. From August 2022, clan militias and the Somali armed forces launched operations against al-Shabab in some of the most drought-affected regions. As climate change and conflict continue apace in Somalia, the need for robust analyses and responses to climate-related security risks has never been greater.

Published year: 2023
Publisher: NUPI & SIPRI
Language: English
Journal: CPSR