The renewables dividend: Why Somalia must bet big on clean power
Somalia’s journey into renewable energy is still nascent but rich in potential. Overcoming its fossil fuel and import dependency will progress it further.
Mohamed Okash is a researcher, educator and ecosystem builder. His work focuses on the intersection of climate change, development and public policy. He is a Global Shaper from Mogadishu Hub, Davos50 2022 and a Climate Reality Leader. He is also the founding director of the Institute of Climate and Environment at SIMAD University in Mogadishu.
Somalia’s journey into renewable energy is still nascent but rich in potential. Overcoming its fossil fuel and import dependency will progress it further.
Only through concerted collaborative efforts can the damage done to Somalia's ecosystems be reversed to create a much more sustainable future for Somalia.
