About
During the Somali civil war, water and the environment became a casualty of indiscriminate destruction due to the Somali civil conflict. For this reason, the Somali Center for Water and Environment was established in 2005 in Mogadishu to carry out surveys, research programs, and policy advocacy to explore and delineate the current state of the Somali water and environment, identify problems and propose solutions.
After 17 years of operation in Somalia, the SCWE has transformed into the Institute of Peace and environment. The institute employs environmental approaches like water harvesting, ecosystems restoration, and reforestation to establish peace in the country.
Mission
Mitigate environmental fragility resulting from climate change, with climate change adaptation and ecosystem restoration leading to a resilient environment and sustainable peace.
Vision
Achieve a sustainable peace anchored in resilient environment with well-managed natural resources.
Objectives
The Institute’s objective is to mitigate the ever degrading Somali environment by identifying and proposing solutions for desertification and deforestation, among other problems. This objective can be realized through research, public education, and policy advocacy. Below are the goals of the Institute:
1. Conduct research and surveys to evaluate the extent of damage to the environment during and after the civil war;
2. Generate and propose sustainable approaches to ecosystems restoration for environmental resiliency leading to sustainable natural resources;
3. Develop and advocate for sustainable water and environmental protection concepts and policies;
4. Organize public seminars and workshops about sustainable use of water and environment;
5. Organize environmental action campaigns and information sharing platforms, and network with like-minded environmental organizations;
Institute of Peace, Water and Environment
After 17 years of operation in Somalia, the IPWE has transformed into the Institute of Peace, Water and Environment . The institute employs environmental approaches like water harvesting, ecosystems restoration, and reforestation to establish peace in the country.
