The government of Djibouti, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development, recently organized a workshop at the Eyla Grand Hotel. The event, which took place on Thursday, September 24, 2026, aimed to discuss ways to enhance the climate resilience of rural women. The workshop was attended by several high-ranking officials, including the Secretary General of the Ministry of Women and Family, Shukri Hussein, and the Secretary General of the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development, Dini Abdallah Omar.
The workshop is part of a project to improve water and pasture management, which seeks to enhance the ability of rural communities to cope with the impacts of climate change. The project focuses on areas most affected by climate-related risks. Participants at the workshop included representatives from various partner organizations, both technical and financial, concerned with climate and sustainable development issues.
During the workshop, participants examined ways to increase women's participation in environmental and climate-related activities. The goal is to expand their role in climate change adaptation efforts and empower local communities to face climate-related risks. Discussions also centered on existing early warning systems, their development, and making them more accessible and suitable for the needs of women and rural populations.
The initiative is part of Djibouti's efforts to enhance the resilience of rural communities to climate change impacts. The Ministry of Women and Family and the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development reaffirmed their commitment to empowering rural women to contribute more significantly to the protection of natural resources. This includes enhancing their communities' ability to cope with climate-related risks.
The workshop provided a platform for stakeholders to share experiences and expertise in addressing climate change. It also offered an opportunity for participants to discuss challenges faced by rural women in accessing climate information and early warning systems. Furthermore, the workshop aimed to identify strategies to improve women's access to climate information and enhance their capacity to adapt to climate change.
The government of Djibouti recognizes the critical role that rural women play in environmental conservation and climate change adaptation. By empowering them with knowledge and skills, the government aims to enhance the resilience of rural communities to climate-related shocks. The workshop's outcomes are expected to inform policy decisions and programming aimed at supporting rural women's efforts to adapt to climate change.
The Ministry of Women and Family and the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development will continue to work together to implement the project's recommendations. The goal is to ensure that rural women in Djibouti are better equipped to cope with the impacts of climate change and contribute to the country's sustainable development efforts.
Key points
- The workshop aimed to enhance the climate resilience of rural women in Djibouti.
- The initiative seeks to empower rural women to contribute more significantly to environmental conservation and climate change adaptation efforts.
- The government of Djibouti recognizes the critical role that rural women play in environmental conservation and climate change adaptation.
