Towards an Integrated Approach to Climate Security and Peacebuilding in Somalia

The Recovery and Resilience Framework was established in 2018 based on a Drought Impact and Needs Assessment.49 That assessment was conducted by the FGS together with the UN, the World Bank and the European Union (EU) following the previous major drought in Somalia, in 2016–17, to support the FGS in estimating the costs of damage and the amount needed for recovery.50 The 2022 Humanitarian Response. [...] In early 2021 the Jubaland Ministry of Environment and Tourism with the technical support of the UNEP, the FAO and the IOM conducted an assessment of the environmental impact of relocating communities to Luglow.101 The UN supported by planting new trees and ensuring access to charcoal and water for displaced communities in the site.102 New IDP camps in Somalia could benefit from similar ecosystem. [...] In 2016 the FGS adopted a national strategy and action plan on preventing and countering violent extremism (PCVE) as part of its approach to security in Somalia.123 In 2017 UNSOM became the first UN mission with a dedicated PCVE mandate and an adviser to support the FGS in implementing its PCVE plan and strategy.124 These steps were strengthened in 2017 when the FGS and the UN endorsed the Compreh. [...] In the long term, building trust in the Somali authorities and their ability to pro- vide legitimate and trusted services, justice and security is important to mitigating the authority of armed groups.133 This is consistent with research showing that a fair allo- cation and delivery of the right services—that is, the services that are asked for and in the form that is wanted—increases the governme. [...] Addressing climate security and peacebuilding in Somalia The Federal Government of Somalia, the United Nations and other external actors have introduced projects and programmes in Somalia to address the needs of local populations and the climate-related security risks identified in chapter 2.