Climate Change & Environmental Resilience

Overview:

Somalia is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, including recurrent droughts, flooding, deforestation, desertification, and coastal erosion. Birimo Consultancy supports governments, NGOs, and communities in building adaptive capacity, improving environmental governance, and enhancing resilience to climate shocks.

What we Offer:

• Climate Risk & Vulnerability Assessments: We conduct area-specific assessments to identify exposure to climate hazards and their impacts on livelihoods, infrastructure, and ecosystems.
• Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA): Our team evaluates potential environmental consequences of infrastructure, agriculture, and energy projects, aligning with national and donor standards.
• Green Recovery & Climate-Smart Planning: We support the design of climate-resilient development programs, especially in agriculture, water management, and natural resource governance.
• Natural Resource Management (NRM): We work with local stakeholders to promote sustainable practices in land use, forest conservation, and coastal resource protection.
• Climate Finance & Policy Advisory: We provide technical assistance for developing climate policies, accessing climate funds, and integrating climate considerations into public planning.

Approach

Birimo combines scientific data with traditional ecological knowledge to ensure inclusive, evidence-based solutions. We prioritize community-led adaptation and support local institutions to lead environmental action.

Impact Areas

• Enhanced drought resilience in pastoral and agro-pastoral communities.
• Integration of climate action into local development plans.
• Strengthened community capacity for environmental governance.
• Gender-sensitive climate adaptation strategies.