Nairobi(Mogadishu24)-President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud declared a climate emergency, citing the country’s severe experiences with droughts and floods. during his address at the 6th Session of the United Nations Environment Assembly Thursday.

Somali He emphasized the urgent need for global action against climate change, stating, “The time for debate is over. We must act now, with effective, inclusive, and sustainable multilateral actions to tackle climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution.”

President Mohamud highlighted the critical need for accessible and affordable climate financing for vulnerable nations, criticizing the current funding mechanisms as inadequate.