Kuwait Metropolis, Kuwait (SONNA) – Somalia, represented by the Commissioner of the Catastrophe Administration Company, Mr. Mohamud Moalim, and his delegation, actively participated within the Sixth Session of the Arab Regional Platform for Catastrophe Threat Discount, held within the State of Kuwait from 9 to 12 February 2025. The high-level assembly introduced collectively ministers, heads of delegations, and representatives from Arab States, native governments, and regional and worldwide organizations to handle the rising challenges of catastrophe dangers within the Arab area.
The convention concluded with the adoption of the Kuwait Declaration on Catastrophe Threat Discount, which outlines a complete roadmap for Arab international locations to boost resilience, scale back catastrophe dangers, and obtain sustainable growth objectives. The declaration emphasised the pressing want for collective motion to handle the rising frequency and severity of disasters, which have brought about important human and financial losses throughout the area.
Key Highlights of the Kuwait Declaration
- Dedication to the Sendai Framework and Arab Technique
The declaration reaffirmed the dedication of Arab States to the aims of the Sendai Framework for Catastrophe Threat Discount 2015-2030 and the Arab Technique for Catastrophe Threat Discount 2030. These frameworks goal to transition from catastrophe administration to complete catastrophe threat administration, aligning with sustainable growth insurance policies. - Help for Palestine and Occupied Territories
The declaration highlighted the necessity to present pressing assist to international locations affected by the Israeli occupation, significantly the State of Palestine. It referred to as for efficient contributions to rebuild affected areas within the Gaza Strip and the West Financial institution via the Palestinian authorities’s aid and early restoration plan. - Local weather Financing and Catastrophe Preparedness
Arab States emphasised the significance of leveraging local weather financing mechanisms and selections from local weather and desertification summits to enhance catastrophe prevention, preparedness, response, and restoration efforts. - Strengthening Regional Coordination
The declaration underscored the significance of enhancing coordination amongst Arab international locations via the Arab Coordination Mechanism for Catastrophe Threat Discount (ACMDRR). It additionally referred to as for the inclusion of catastrophe threat discount within the agendas of all ministerial councils underneath the Arab League. - Inclusive Strategy to Catastrophe Threat Discount
A complete strategy involving governments, civil society, academia, youth, susceptible teams, the personal sector, and the media was emphasised to scale back catastrophe dangers in Arab societies. - Development of Science and Expertise
The declaration referred to as for elevated use of science, expertise, and innovation to enhance threat evaluation, early warning methods, and catastrophe threat discount actions. It additionally highlighted the significance of implementing the outcomes of the Arab-Africa Convention on Science and Expertise for Catastrophe Threat Discount held in Tunis in 2023. - Funding in Catastrophe Threat Discount
Arab States have been urged to extend monetary investments in catastrophe threat discount, significantly in resilient infrastructure tasks, and to strengthen public-private partnerships.
Somalia’s Position and Contributions
Somalia’s participation within the platform displays its dedication to addressing catastrophe dangers and constructing resilience within the face of recurring pure and man-made hazards. Commissioner Mohamud Moalim emphasised Somalia’s efforts to implement catastrophe threat discount methods, significantly within the context of local weather change, droughts, and floods, which have severely impacted the nation in recent times.
Mr. Moalim highlighted the significance of regional and worldwide collaboration to assist Somalia’s catastrophe administration initiatives, together with capability constructing, early warning methods, and sustainable restoration applications. He additionally pressured the necessity for elevated monetary and technical assist to handle the distinctive challenges confronted by Somalia and different conflict-affected states within the area.
Name to Motion
The Kuwait Declaration referred to as on Arab governments, companions, and stakeholders to:
- Speed up the implementation of the Sendai Framework and the Arab Technique for Catastrophe Threat Discount.
- Strengthen catastrophe threat governance at native, nationwide, and regional ranges.
- Improve investments in catastrophe threat discount and resilient infrastructure.
- Develop built-in databases and use superior applied sciences for threat evaluation and early warning methods.
- Promote revolutionary options, together with nature-based approaches, for catastrophe threat administration.
The Sixth Session of the Arab Regional Platform for Catastrophe Threat Discount concluded with a powerful dedication from all taking part states to scale back catastrophe dangers, construct resilient societies, and defend lives and property. The platform was chaired by His Excellency Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al Sabah, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Inside of Kuwait, who recommended the collective efforts of Arab States in addressing catastrophe dangers.
