Welcome to LCOY Somalia 2025
Local Conferences of Youth Somalia (LCOY Somalia) 2025, endorsed by YOUNGOthe UNFCCC’s official youth constituency are back for their second edition following the success of last year’s inaugural event.
LCOY Somalia · YOUNGO Framework
2025 LCOY Somalia
Local Conference of Youth Somalia
A landmark youth-led initiative connecting Somali youth voices to national climate policy and global platforms. October 2025 · Mogadishu, Somalia.
About LCOY Somalia 2025
Somali Youth at the Frontline of Climate Solutions
Somalia is recognized by the United Nations as one of the most climate-vulnerable nations in the world, facing extreme droughts, flash floods, and rising temperatures. More than 2.9 million Somalis are displaced and 6.6 million face acute food insecurity.
Organized under the YOUNGO framework, LCOY Somalia 2025 amplified youth voices, built leadership capacity, and connected local climate realities to national policy and global platforms including COY20 and COP30.
Key Numbers
🔵 2.9M+ Somalis displaced by climate | 🟡 6.6M face food insecurity
🟢 1,700 hrs organizing team effort | 🟣 9 months Feb – Nov 2025
Conference Focus
8 Key Thematic Areas
Themes selected through a consultative process addressing Somalia’s most urgent climate challenges.
🌊 Water Security, Drought Resilience & Flood Management
📋 Youth Inclusion in Somalia's Climate Policies (NDC 3.0, NAP, NTP)
⚖️ Youth Leadership for Climate Justice & Peacebuilding
💰 Climate Finance & Green Innovation
🌿 Climate Resilience & Adaptation for Rural Livelihoods
🏃 Climate-Induced Displacement, Migration & Loss and Damage
🌱 Biodiversity & Ecosystem Restoration
🏥 Climate & Health: Physical, Mental & Community Well-being
Conference Events
Key Events & Conferences
From regional consultations to the national conference — LCOY Somalia 2025 brought youth together across all federal member states.
PRE-LCOY · Oct 1, 2025
Baidoa — Southwest State
50 youth (25F/25M). Opened by Director General of Southwest State Ministry of Environment. Regional climate priorities fed into the National Youth Statement.
PRE-LCOY · Oct 1, 2025
Jowhar — Hirshabelle State
50 youth (25F/25M). Opened by Director General of Hirshabelle Ministry of Environment. Identified region-specific climate challenges and solutions.
SUB-NATIONAL · Oct 6, 2025
Puntland — Garowe
120 participants (70M/50F). Opened by Puntland Minister of Environment Mohamed Faroole. Produced the Puntland Youth Climate Statement.
NATIONAL LCOY · Oct 22, 2025
Mogadishu — Day 1
High-level plenaries, keynote addresses from the Office of the PM, MoECC, UNICEF, and FAO Somalia. 4+ panel discussions.
NATIONAL LCOY · Oct 23, 2025
Mogadishu — Day 2
Collaborative drafting sessions for the Somali National Youth Statement. Breakout groups on climate resilience, finance, water security and migration.
YOUTH SHOWCASE · Oct 23, 2025
Agri-Food Exhibition
Youth and women agribusiness entrepreneurs showcased climate-smart farming practices, products from the agri-food value chain, and innovations in soil fertility and water management.
Tangible Results
Achievement of Goals
All planned activities were conducted as scheduled. Every core objective was achieved.
Unified National Youth Priorities
Somali National Youth Climate Statement
Youth Climate Policy Paper (NYS 2025)
Promoted Regional Inclusion & Equity
Increased Awareness on National Climate Policies
Enhanced Knowledge on Climate Finance & Security
Facilitation of Strategic Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships
Integration of Youth Priorities into National Planning
Improved Representation at Global Climate Platforms
Youth Policy Outputs
Two Youth Policy Papers Produced
The culmination of LCOY Somalia 2025 — two landmark policy documents that amplify Somali youth voices in national and global climate discussions.
POLICY PAPER 01 · CLIMATE
Somali National Youth Statement on Climate Change
The official national youth position on Somalia’s climate crisis. Reflects the collective priorities, aspirations, and demands of Somali youth gathered from all Federal Member States. Validated on 4 November 2025 — serves as Somalia’s youth contribution to COP30 and international climate negotiations.
- Climate Policy & NDC 3.0
- Youth Advocacy & Leadership
- COP30 & International Platforms
- National Climate Governance
Validated · Nov 4, 2025 · Peace Hotel, Mogadishu
POLICY PAPER 02 · FOOD SYSTEMS
Somali Youth on Agri-Food Systems & Climate Resilience
A dedicated policy paper addressing the intersection of climate change, food security, and agricultural livelihoods in Somalia. Captures youth-driven solutions for climate-smart agriculture, water management, and rural resilience — with a special focus on the role of women in agri-food value chains.
- Agri-Food Value Chains
- Climate-Smart Agriculture
- Women in Food Systems
- Rural Livelihood Resilience
Produced · October 2025 · LCOY Somalia National Conference
Access Both Policy Documents
These documents guide future advocacy and engagement with national institutions and international platforms.
LCOY SOMALIA 2025 HOSTS
6 Implementing Youth-Led Organizations
Institutional Support
Key Institutional Partners
LCOY Somalia 2025 was made possible through the support of government ministries, UN agencies, and civil society organizations.
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UN Agencies & Government Partners
UNICEF Somalia
Principal Donor
FAO Somalia
Financial & Technical
Ministry of Environment
Policy Guidance
Ministry of Youth & Sports
Youth Mobilization
GREDO Somalia
Logistical Support
LCOY SOMALIA 2025
Somali Youth — Connecting Local Voices to Global Action
The National Youth Climate Statement and Youth Policy Papers mark a new chapter for Somali youth climate advocacy. Together we are building a resilient, peaceful and sustainable future for Somalia.