Somalia Skills for Employability, Inclusion and Productivity Project (SEIP) Project

Adaptation Need

Extreme heat, drought and flooding in Somalia are expected to increase in severity as climate change worsens. These conditions threaten the country’s key economic sectors, for example, agriculture where the worsening climate has impacted food security. Enabling the adaptive capacity of sectors in agriculture, water, energy, forestry, fisheries, and displacement preparedness have been identified as critical to ensure the climate resilience of Somalia. With ongoing efforts to boost employment rates and Somalia’s economy, there is opportunity now to enable the adaptation skills and capacity of youths to ensure economic development is aligned with climate resilience.

GCA’s Added Value

GCA has supported the development of a comprehensive assessment of the current and future labor market needs and opportunities in Somalia, with a focus on identifying the key activities essential for adaptation across various sectors, and the relevant job opportunities and skills that will be required to enable the transition to a climate resilient economy. The assessment will inform the development of a standardized curriculum for implementation through the national TVET system. The curriculum will include modules aimed at equipping youths with essential climate adaptation skills across various sectors.