Somalia Launches National Anticipatory Action Roadmap in Mogadishu

The initiative is spearheaded by the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) in collaboration with the World Food Programme (WFP), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), DRC Integration, and other partners.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Somalia underscored the urgency of early action, noting that “early action saves lives, protects livelihoods, and breaks crisis cycles.” Through its platforms SWALIM, FSNAU, and community-based systems FAO pledged continued support for Somalia’s transition from reactive crisis response to proactive, evidence-driven preparedness.

The roadmap aligns with IGAD’s regional anticipatory action framework and the global Early Warning for All agenda. Photo: ICPAC

The roadmap harmonizes anticipatory action approaches across regional, national, and local levels, ensuring that communities receive timely interventions before disasters escalate. Officials emphasized that the framework represents a decisive shift toward reducing humanitarian needs through early, coordinated action.

According to the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) X account, the Somalia roadmap forms part of the broader IGAD Regional Anticipatory Action Roadmap, aligned with the global Early Warning for All (EW4ALL) agenda. This regional integration is expected to bolster resilience across the Greater Horn of Africa.

In parallel with the launch, Somalia’s Minister of Interior, H.E. Ali Yusuf Hosh , met with SoDMA leadership, led by Commissioner Mahamuud Moallim . The meeting reviewed a detailed report on Somalia’s worsening humanitarian situation, highlighting the urgency of coordinated, conflict-sensitive approaches. The Ministry of Interior and Federal Affairs reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening national disaster management structures.

FAO Somalia emphasized that “early action saves lives, protects livelihoods, and breaks crisis cycles.”

Officials and partners gather in Mogadishu for the launch of Somalia’s National Anticipatory Action Roadmap, a milestone in disaster preparedness. Photo: ICPAC

Stakeholders hailed the roadmap as a critical step toward institutionalizing anticipatory action in Somalia. The framework is expected to guide future investments in preparedness, strengthen community resilience, and contribute to regional stability.

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