Hassan Sheikh delivers a speech on droughts and floods in Somalia at COP31
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ANTALYA, Turkey – The President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh, participated on Thursday in the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31), which opened in the city of Antalya, Turkey, calling on the international community to fulfill commitments regarding climate change mitigation.
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The President of Somalia, in his speech at the conference, urged developed countries to increase their financial support to developing countries severely affected by climate change.
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Hassan Sheikh emphasized the need for climate justice.
Attributed to: Hassan Sheikh
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Shabelle Media
Hassan Sheikh participated in COP31 in Antalya, Turkey.
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Shabelle Media
Somalia has faced recurring droughts and severe floods in recent years.
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Shabelle Media
Hassan Sheikh emphasized the need for climate justice.
Attributed to: Hassan Sheikh
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Shabelle Media
Hassan Sheikh called for international support for countries severely affected by climate change.
Attributed to: Hassan Sheikh
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BBC Somali
Somalia produces only 0.09% of the world's air pollution but faces severe impacts from it.
Attributed to: Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud
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BBC Somali
Between 2020 and 2023, Somalia experienced the longest drought in 40 years.
Attributed to: Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud
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BBC Somali
The El Niño floods in 2023 affected more than two million people in Somalia.
Attributed to: Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud
Event date: 2023-01-01
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BBC Somali
At the time of the speech, Somalia faced a threat from one of the strongest recorded El Niño events.
Attributed to: Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud
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Shabelle Media
Somalia has experienced repeated cycles of severe drought and flooding in recent years.
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Somalia contributed little to global greenhouse gas emissions.
Attributed to: Hassan Sheikh Mohamud
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Shabelle Media
Countries bearing the greatest responsibility for climate change should take the lead in efforts to reduce its impact.
Attributed to: Hassan Sheikh Mohamud
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Shabelle Media
Hassan attended the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference in Antalya, Turkey.
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Most recent report · 12 November 2026 07:30 UTC
Five important points addressed by President Hassan Sheikh in his COP31 speech
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Most recent report · 12 November 2026 07:09 UTC
Hassan Sheikh delivers a speech on droughts and floods in Somalia at COP31
ANTALYA, Turkey – The President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh, participated on Thursday in the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31), which opened in the city of Antalya, Turkey, calling on the international community to fulfill commitments…
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12 November 2026 · 07:08 UTC
Somalia’s president urges climate action and support for vulnerable nations at COP31
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12 November 2026 · 07:08–07:30 UTC
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Five important points addressed by President Hassan Sheikh in his COP31 speech
The President of Somalia, in his speech at the conference, urged developed countries to increase their financial support to developing countries…
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Hassan Sheikh delivers a speech on droughts and floods in Somalia at COP31
ANTALYA, Turkey – The President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh, participated on Thursday in the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31)…
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Somalia’s president urges climate action and support for vulnerable nations at COP31
ANTALYA, Turkey – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud called on the international community to honour its climate commitments and provide greater…
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- Shabelle Media, BBC Somali
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- Soomaali + English
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