Addis Ababa – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has demanded that African nations forge a stronger, unified response to climate change, warning that the continent is increasingly vulnerable to environmental shocks. He delivered the remarks at the second African Climate Summit in Addis Ababa.

Mohamud highlighted Somalia’s disproportionate suffering despite its minimal contribution to global emissions. He pointed to the devastating 2021–2023 drought, the worst in four decades, which affected 7.8 million people, leading to mass displacement and severe economic strain.

The president also outlined Somalia’s domestic climate initiatives, including an updated Nationally Determined Contribution, the launch of the “Green Somalia Initiative” to plant 10 million trees, and the creation of a National Climate Fund to build resilience.

Calling for decisive action, Mohamud stressed that Africa and the international community must move beyond rhetoric. “The climate crisis demands collective solutions, and this summit must deliver tangible results for the continent,” he said.