The third edition of the Somalia Disaster Resilience Conference (SDRC 2026) has concluded in Mogadishu, with the National Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) calling on stakeholders to translate research and recommendations into practical measures to strengthen the country’s resilience to disasters.
SoDMA Commissioner Mahamuud Moallim officially closed the conference, which was jointly organised by SoDMA and Mogadishu University under the theme, “From Recurrent Disasters to Sustainable Resilience for a Better Future and Lasting Recovery for Somalia.”
The conference brought together government ministers, local and international organisations, civil society representatives, business leaders, religious scholars and disaster management experts to discuss ways to improve coordination, strengthen early warning systems and enhance disaster preparedness.
Participants also explored approaches to “developing sustainable solutions to recurring emergencies and supporting long-term recovery in communities affected by natural and human-induced disasters” .
Mogadishu University President Dr Ibrahim Mohamed Mursal emphasised the importance of collaboration between universities, researchers and government institutions in developing lasting solutions to Somalia’s disaster challenges.
In his closing remarks, Commissioner Mahamuud urged stakeholders to turn the “knowledge, research and recommendations generated during the conference into concrete action” .
He stressed the need for practical measures that deliver lasting results and establish a strong foundation for future disaster resilience initiatives.
Somalia remains vulnerable to recurring droughts, floods and other emergencies that threaten livelihoods, displace communities and place pressure on humanitarian resources. The conference sought to strengthen cooperation among government institutions, researchers and other stakeholders to improve preparedness and support sustainable recovery.
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