Ministry of Environment (Somaliland)

Republic of Somaliland
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change
Wasaaradda Deegaanka iyo Isbedelka Cimilada
(MoECC)
Coat of arms of Somaliland
Agency overview
Formed2004 as Environment and Rural Development
JurisdictionSomaliland
HeadquartersHargeisa, Maroodi Jeh
Agency executive
Websitemoecc.govsomaliland.org
Footnotes
Ministry of Environment on Facebook

The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC, Somali: Wasaaradda Deegaanka iyo Isbedelka Cimilada) is a Somaliland government branch charged with environmental protection.[1]

Ministry name

Ministry of "Rural Development" to "Environment and Rural Development"

In July 2003, Fuad Adan Adde was appointed Minister of Rural Development by President Dahir Riyale Kahin[2], but by January 2004 at the latest, he was referred to as Minister of Environment and Rural Development.[3]

Ministry of Livestock, Environment and Rural Development

In July 2010, Somaliland President Ahmed Mohamed Mohamoud "Silanyo" appointed Ahmed Hashi Oday as Minister of the Ministry of Livestock, Environment and Rural Development (Somali: Wasaaradda Xannaanada Xoolaha Deegaanka iyo Horumarinta reer Miyiga).[4] The Ministry of Livestock was a separate department until 2010, but was unified at that time.[5]

In January 2011, Somaliland President Silanyo appointed Abdi Aw Daahir Ali as Minister of the Ministry of Livestock, Environment and Rural Development.[6]

Ministry of Environment and Rural Development

In June 2013, Somaliland President Ahmed Mohamed Mohamoud "Silanyo" appointed Shukri Haji Ismail as Minister of Environment and Rural Development (Somali: Wasaaradda Deegaanka iyo Horumarinta Reer Miyiga), a position created by separating it from the Ministry of Livestock. [7]

In November 2021, Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi announced the appointment of Ahmed Adan Jama Ahmed as Minister of the Ministry of Environment and Rural Development, although contemporary reporting provides limited confirmation that he actually assumed office.[8]

Ministry of Environment and Climate Change

In February 2022, Shugri Haji Ismail Bandare was referenced as Minister of the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (Somali: Wasaaradda Deegaanka iyo Isbedelka Cimilada), indicating the addition of climate change to the ministry’s portfolio.[9] The renaming of the Ministry of Environment and Rural Development (MoERD) to the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) was carried out as part of a wider restructuring of government ministries in Somaliland, alongside the separation of Rural Development into a new ministry.[10]

In January 2025, Abdilaahi Osman Jama was approved as the Minister.[11]

Ministers

Image Minister Somali Name Term start Term end
Fuad Adan Adde Fu’aad Aadan Cadde July 2003 (as Minister of Rural Development)[2] 4 April 2008[12]
Mohamed Hagar Dirir Maxamed Hagar Dirir 15 April 2008[13]
Ahmed Hashi Oday Axmed Xaashi Oday 28 July 2010[4] 15 January 2011[6]
Abdi Aw Daahir Ali Cabdi Aw Daahir Cali 15 January 2011[6] 11 June 2011[14]
Mahmoud Said Mahmoud (Gacmay) Maxamuud Siciid Maxamuud (Gacmay) 11 June 2011[14] 25 June 2013[7]
Shukri Haji Ismail Bandare Shugri Xaaji Ismaaciil Baandare 25 June 2013[7] 14 December 2024[15]
Abdilahi Jama Osman Geeljire Cabdilaahi Jaamac Cismaan (Geeljire) 14 December 2024[15] Incumbent


Departments

As of 2021, the Ministry of Ministry of Environment and Rural Development consists of eight departments:[16]

  • Department of Rural Development
  • ICT Department
  • Human Resource Department
  • Environmental Safeguard Department
  • Finance and Administration Department
  • Planning Department
  • Rangeland and Forestry Department
  • Wildlife and Parks Department

See also

References

  1. ^ "Welcome Message by the Minister". Retrieved 30 September 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Madaxweyne Rayaale Oo Dhammays-Tiray Dhismaha Xukuumaddiisa Cusub" [President Rayaale completes the formation of his new government]. Haatuf (in Somali). 2003-07-04. Retrieved 2026-02-22.
  3. ^ "Somaliland Oo Sheegtay Inaanu Boobka Majeertenya Waxba Ka Bedelayn Adeega Caafimaad Ee Ay Ka Wado Gobolka Sool" [Somaliland said that the looting by the Majeerteen militia has not affected the health services it is carrying out in the Sool region]. Haatuf (in Somali). Retrieved 2026-02-22.
  4. ^ a b "Madaxweyne Siilaanyo Oo Ku Dhawaaqay Golihiisa Wasiiradda Iyo Tirada Wasaaraddaha Oo Wax Iska Bedeleen Sidii La Saadaalinayay" [President Silanyo announced his cabinet and the number of ministries changed from what had been anticipated]. Araweelo News Network (Archive) (in Somali). 2010-07-28. Archived from the original on 2021-04-22. Retrieved 2026-02-22.
  5. ^ "Wasiirkii Hore Ee Xanaanada Xoolaha Somaliland Dr. Idiris Oo Hargeysa Ku Geeriyooday" [Former Somaliland Minister of Livestock Dr. Idris dies in Hargeisa]. Araweelo News Network (Archive) (in Somali). 2012-01-27. Archived from the original on 2023-03-31. Retrieved 2026-02-22.
  6. ^ a b c "Madaxweyaha Somaliland oo xilka ka qaaday Wasiiro, kuwo kalena magacaabay" [The Somaliland president dismissed ministers and appointed others]. Hiiraan Online (in Somali). 2011-01-15. Retrieved 2026-02-22.
  7. ^ a b c "Madaxweynaha Somaliland oo isku-shaandheeyay Golihiisa Wasiirrada qaar cusubna keenay kuwo kalana isku bedelay" [The Somaliland president reshuffled his council of ministers, bringing in some new ministers and switching others]. Hiiraan Online (in Somali). 2013-06-25. Retrieved 2026-02-22.
  8. ^ "Madaxweynaha Somaliland oo isku shaandhayn ku sameeyay xukuumadiisa" [Somaliland President reshuffles his cabinet]. Hiiraan Online (in Somali). 2021-11-01. Retrieved 2026-02-22.
  9. ^ "Ilaa sannadkii 1997-kii 12 abaarood baa ina soo maray sidii hore xaalku wuu ka duwan yahay" [Since 1997 we have experienced 12 droughts and the situation is now different]. Wargeyska Dawan (in Somali). Retrieved 2026-02-22.
  10. ^ UN Somalia Joint Fund - Progress Report (PROSCAL) (PDF) (Report). UN Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office (MPTF). April 2024. Retrieved 2026-02-22.
  11. ^ "Golaha Wakiilada Somaliland oo Ansixiyay 19 Wasiir oo Ka Mid Noqon Doona Xukuumada Cusub" [Somaliland House of Representatives approves 19 ministers who will be part of the new government]. Hiiraan Online (in Somali). 2025-01-06. Retrieved 2026-02-22.
  12. ^ "Madaxweynaha Somaliland oo Xilkii Wasiirnimo ka qaaday Wasiirkii Deegaanka iyo horumarinta reer Miyiga" [The President of Somaliland dismissed the Minister of Environment and Rural Development]. Hiiraan Online (in Somali). 2008-04-04. Retrieved 2026-02-22.
  13. ^ "Wasiir cusub oo loo magacaabay Wasaaradda Deegaanka iyo Horumarinta Reer Miyiga" [New minister appointed to the Ministry of Environment and Rural Development]. Hiiraan Online (in Somali). 2008-04-15. Retrieved 2026-02-22.
  14. ^ a b "Madaxweyne Siilaanyo oo isku-shaandhayn ku sameeyay Xukuumaddiisa, xilal cusubna magacaabay" [President Silanyo reshuffled his government and appointed new positions]. Hiiraan Online (in Somali). 2011-06-11. Retrieved 2026-02-22.
  15. ^ a b "Somaliland President Abdirahman Abdillahi Irro Unveils Inclusive Somaliland Cabinet". Horn Observer. 2024-12-14. Archived from the original on 2025-02-07. Retrieved 2026-02-22.
  16. ^ "Ministry of Environment and Rural Development Departments". Retrieved 30 September 2021.
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