The Minister of Environment of Somalia Participating in the COP12 Conference of the Nairobi Convention

Dar es Salaam – A delegation led by the Minister of Environment and Climate Change of the Federal Government of Somalia, General Bashir Mohamed Jama, is participating in the 12th Conference of the Parties to the Nairobi Convention (COP12), which is taking place in the city of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, from October 6 to October 9, 2026.

This conference, which is the highest decision-making platform of the Nairobi Convention, focuses on the protection, management, and development of the marine and coastal environment of the western Indian Ocean region.

Additionally, it addresses strengthening cooperation among the countries of the region, protecting marine and coastal resources, tackling the impacts of climate change, and promoting the blue economy.

The delegation led by Minister Bashir Mohamed Jama includes directors, experts, and legal advisors from government agencies involved in the environment, fisheries, and the blue economy.

Somalia's participation in this conference focuses on enhancing the country's role in regional cooperation, protecting the environment and marine and coastal resources, and developing policies to support the blue economy.

Furthermore, the conference provides an opportunity for Somalia to be part of regional efforts to strengthen community and environmental resilience, particularly in addressing challenges arising from climate change.

The Nairobi Convention is a collaborative framework through which the countries of the western Indian Ocean region work together to protect and manage the marine and coastal environment, in order to safeguard natural resources and support sustainable development.