A Somali institution to combat climate change, combat poverty and create jobs. Develop solar technology and introduce resilient water resources initiatives
CEWI was founded in 2022 by two scientists and professionals
Omar Mohamud PhD, spent more than 35 years in academia and industry with considerable expertise in energy systems
Yusuf Mohamoud PhD, spent more than 35 years in water resources and climate change last 15 years with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Water management tools and green infrastructure becomes central in alleviating poverty, creating jobs and building climate change resilience
Widespread use of solar technology as a tool to mitigate and adopt climate change effects on the environment and people’s livelihood
Establish national institution to train solar energy industry professionals, promote research, and develop distributed renewable energy systems
Develop tools and training for climate resilient water resources as means to adopt climate change’s devastating effects
A Somali institution to combat climate change, combat poverty and create jobs. Develop solar technology and introduce resilient water resources initiatives
Develop water management tools and green technology to build climate change resilience. Establish credible national institution that cooperates with the rest of the world in combating climate change and in accessing climate financing available to developing nations
Establish Solar PV training programs and develop skilled work force. Develop solar PV distributed systems for household and businesses to spur economic activity and create jobs.Help Somalia align its developmental goals and its national NDC commitment
Climate change in Somalia is a national security. CEWI will develop water resources management tools and models to build climate resilient water resources including modeling river flows, rainwater retention techniques and early warning technology
Severe climate; droughts; famine; extreme poverty
Lack of jobs; lack of modern energy; lack of water
Economic activity; trained workforce; job creation
Ease Climate Change impact; access to clean energy; access to clean water