0.09%
Share of global GHG emissions
Based on data from Climate Watch (CAIT 2020), developed and maintained by the World Resources Institute. #185
Climate Vulnerability Index ranking
A higher number means a higher vulnerability to climate change. Based on the ND-GAIN Index (2021), developed by the University of Notre Dame. N/A
Human Development Index ranking
A lower number means a better human development score. Based on the Human Development Index (2021), developed by UNDP. 30%
Conditional emissions reduction target by 2030
(compared to business as usual)
The highest emissions reduction target, conditional or unconditional, included in the country’s latest NDC. NDC Status
Somalia submitted its revised NDC in July 2021.
Key highlights from the NDC
- Somalia set an ambitious emissions reduction target of 30% below business-as-usual by 2030, conditional on international public and private support.
- The country has expanded on the sectors and gases covered and has set quantifiable targets in the agriculture, energy, forestry, transport, and waste sectors.
- The revised NDC also includes detailed adaptation measures.
Adaptation and resilience areas in the NDC
- Agriculture
- Water
- Health
- Disaster risk management
- Coastal zones
- Energy
- Forestry
- Settlements and infrastructure
- Transportation
How UNDP’s Climate Promise is helping Somalia
The Climate Promise is being delivered in collaboration with key partners. Thanks to our partners in Somalia:
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