Ministry of Environment (Somaliland)
Government ministry of Somaliland
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The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC, Somali: Wasaaradda Deegaanka iyo Isbedelka Cimilada) is a Somaliland government branch charged with environmental protection.[1]
- Minister
- Director General
| Wasaaradda Deegaanka iyo Isbedelka Cimilada (MoECC) | |
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| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | 2004 as Environment and Rural Development |
| Jurisdiction | Somaliland |
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Agency executive |
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| Website | moecc |
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| Ministry of Environment on Facebook | |
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 |
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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] | ||
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Ahmed Hashi Oday | Axmed Xaashi Oday | 28 July 2010[4] | 15 January 2011[6] |
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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] | |
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Shukri Haji Ismail Bandare | Shugri Xaaji Ismaaciil Baandare | 25 June 2013[7] | 14 December 2024[15] |
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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