How can Somaliland benefit from the European Union Efforts to Mobilize Resources for Clean Energy Projects?

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How can Somaliland benefit from the European Union Efforts to Mobilize Resources for Clean Energy Projects?
by Mohamed Rashid \| 11-08-2018 04:18 0
Somaliland?s first environmental challenge since its independence from the rest of Somalia is cutting down trees in the rural areas and use for domestic energy without replacement. This is also known as deforestation but people?s attention to save trees left is already busy with tribalism and politics. Early this month, The European Union (EU) is mobilizing funds for renewable energy projects which can lead to reduction of firewood and charcoal use. Currently, most of the projects implemented in Somaliland pay little attention to environmental problems that result more catastrophic ends not limited to an unprecedented floods but also cause severe droughts that threaten the lives of people and livestock in many part of the country. However, Somaliland can utilize this opportunity in many different ways. Firstly, presence of clean energy projects will encourage the government and other youth organizations working on environmental protection to raise awareness against massive deforestation. Environmental-friendly networks like Geed Beer Rajo Beer ?Plant a Tree, Plant Hope.? And many others will strengthen their attempts to see a green Somaliland. Secondly, these clean energy projects will build the capacity of Somaliland youth to use their inherent talents and come up with innovative projects that boost renewable energy consumption in Somaliland. Even though the sustainability of these projects is not known, both urban and rural communities will hugely take advantage of its various dimensions and targets. For instance, more and more people will be very sensitive to environmental destruction and forest degradation. The UN and international organizations working on environmental protection can still support Somaliland to develop new ways to combat environmentally-damaging practices on the ground.

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5 Comments

Aaditya Singh says :
Thanks Mohamed for your report. Support from EU and youth-led campaigns like 'Geed Beer, Rejo Beer', will go a long way to restore hope as well as forests in Somaliland. I particularly like the campaign name 'Geed Beer, Rejo Beer', that means 'Plant a Tree, Plant Hope'. It is very meaningful and symbolic.
Posted 19-08-2018 06:51

Joon Ho Mentor says :
Hello Mohamed, such a nicely integrated report to lead your nation's policy and environmental movement to the better way!
Whether it can be successfully carried out or not, I think it is important for all of us to think of integrated version of solutions to solve this! Thanks for your report :)
Posted 14-08-2018 23:16

Gyeongrin mentor says :
Hello Mohamed
Deforestation is a big problem that many people do not recognize its actual danger. It is not only about simply losing trees but a whole imbalance in the eco system. Hope the clean energy project could lead to positive chain reactions, resulting a more improved and environment caring future society.
Thanks for the report :)
Posted 12-08-2018 21:01

Yvonne Wabai says :
Somalia has already been in a lot of environmental trouble. It already doesn't get that much rain and there has been numerous droughts and famines in the region. People have died. Animals, which are a big part of Somali socioeconomic life, have died. Then government and people of Somalia should tackle this problem of deforestation head on. However, I understand that it may not necessarily be a priority right now because of the Al-Shabaab militants that they also have to deal with. However, as Africans, we have your back Somalia.
Posted 11-08-2018 21:29