MOGADISHU (Kaab TV) – Kaab TV presents a powerful photo series capturing the devastating impact of the climate crisis in Somalia.
Somalia is facing one of the world’s most severe climate emergencies, marked by recurring droughts and floods that have displaced millions and deepened food and water insecurity.
These extreme weather events — intensified by global climate change — have destroyed crops, killed livestock, and exhausted scarce resources, fueling tensions and conflicts over land and water.
The human toll is immense, with children, women, and vulnerable communities bearing the brunt of a crisis that continues with insufficient response and support.
The photo shows a group of women in Luglow village, near Kismayo, working at a newly established greenhouse farm in October 2025. By preparing nursery trees, these women are actively contributing to environmental restoration and combating the impacts of climate change in their community.
A camel herder (above) stands beside his camels in Barkadda village, on the outskirts of Kismayo, Lower Juba region, Jubbaland, Somalia. For rural communities, the camels play a crucial role in helping families adapt to the climate crisis, as they are highly resilient to drought and extreme heat. They provide milk, meat, and transport, serving as a vital lifeline for pastoralist families facing water scarcity and food insecurity caused by changing weather patterns.
Camels drink water in Barkadda village, on the outskirts of Kismayo, Lower Juba region, Jubbaland, Somalia, on October 15, 2025.
This is the Bariire Bridge, the only bridge in the region connecting different towns and villages which was funded by USAID project and now is destroyed by Al-Shabaab after they took over the agricultural town in Lower Shabelle region in May 2025. Photo taken on June 24, 2025.
Fishing boats are anchored at Kismayo Beach, Kismayo, Jubbaland, Somalia, as fishers have reduced their time at sea due to limited catches and increasing risks. Photo taken on October 17, 2025.
People gather at Kismayo Beach after a whale washed ashore dead, as the climate crisis continues to affect marine life. August 15, 2025. Authorities say this is not the first time a dead whale has washed ashore, highlighting the growing problem of environmental degradation.
A young man is surrounded by people as he cuts meat from a whale that washed ashore at Kismayo Beach in August 2025, highlighting the impact of climate change on marine life and the reliance of local communities on unexpected natural resources.
A woman stands near her house, which has been covered by sand due to the impacts of climate change, in Kulub village, eastern Mudug region, central Somalia. Most residents of the village have fled after their homes were buried by encroaching sand. Photo taken on September 2, 2025.
An aerial photo shows goats outside houses overtaken by sand due to the impacts of climate change in Kulub village, eastern Mudug region, central Somalia. Most residents have fled after their homes were buried by the encroaching sand. Photo taken on September 2, 2025.
Above image are abandoned houses in Kulub village, eastern Mudug region, central Somalia. Most residents have fled after their homes were buried by encroaching sand. Photo taken on September 2, 2025.
A camel herder milks his camel in Barkadda village, on the outskirts of Kismayo, Lower Juba region, Jubbaland, Somalia. This daily practice reflects the resilience of pastoralist communities who rely on livestock for their livelihoods, even as climate challenges such as droughts and scarce water resources increasingly threaten their way of life.
Two displaced women sit outside Mogadishu, Somalia, waiting for an interview with the SJS Baraarug team in June 2025. The climate crisis has disproportionately affected women, forcing many to flee their homes due to droughts, floods, and resource shortages. These women often face increased vulnerability, including limited access to food, water, healthcare, and safety, highlighting the urgent need for targeted support and protection.
A Somali herder leads his camel outside Gondali village, near Baargaal town, Puntland, Somalia. Camels are important for the enduring role in Somali pastoralist life, providing food, transport, and livelihoods, especially as communities navigate the challenges posed by climate change.
In Baidoa, Somalia, motorcycles serve as a vital means of transportation, helping people navigate the busy streets quickly and efficiently. This photo shows young men ride a motorcycle while a woman crosses the road, illustrating daily life and the importance of adaptable transport in urban communities.