Somalia’s Minister of Environment, Khadija Mohamed, Participates in the Third Session of the Arab Environment Forum at Ministerial Level in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Minister of Environment and Climate Change Khadija Mohamed Makhzumi Leads Efforts to Enhance Land Resilience in Arab Region

Today, in Riyadh, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Khadija Mohamed Makhzumi took center stage at the opening of the third session of the Arab Environment Forum at the ministerial level. The forum, held under the theme “Rehabilitating Lands to Enhance Resilience,” highlighted the critical need for cooperation and coordination among international partners to restore natural systems and prevent their deterioration in the region.

The focus of the forum on land restoration underscores the urgency of addressing issues such as land degradation, desertification, and climate change impacts that threaten the resilience and sustainability of ecosystems and communities in the Arab region.

Key objectives of the forum include promoting sustainable land management by encouraging policies and practices that prevent land degradation and promote restoration of degraded lands. Additionally, enhancing regional cooperation among Arab countries to share knowledge, technologies, and best practices for land rehabilitation is a crucial agenda.

Moreover, the forum aims to strengthen resilience by developing strategies to make ecosystems and communities more resilient to climate change and other environmental stresses. Aligning efforts with global commitments, particularly Sustainable Development Goal 15 (Life on Land), which focuses on combating desertification, restoring degraded land and soil, and halting biodiversity loss, is also a priority.

Participants at the forum include environment ministers from various countries, policymakers, experts, and representatives from international organizations. Together, they will discuss and develop actionable plans to enhance land resilience and contribute to sustainable development in the region.

Overall, the third session of the Arab Environment Forum at the ministerial level serves as a platform for meaningful discussions and collaborations to address pressing environmental challenges and work towards a more sustainable future for the Arab region.