Biodiversity

Somalia is home to rich and unique biodiversity, including diverse ecosystems, endemic species, and globally important wildlife. However, decades of environmental degradation — accelerated after 1991 — have led to weak environmental governance, habitat loss, illegal hunting, and unsustainable use of natural resources.

Horn Nature Conservation works to protect and restore biodiversity through community-centered conservation approaches. We promote biodiversity protection through social mobilization, community engagement, and environmental sensitization, ensuring local communities play an active role in safeguarding natural heritage.

Our current biodiversity focus includes the protection of key wildlife species such as the Somali ostrich, cheetah, and dik-dik, alongside the conservation of wider ecosystems that support wildlife and human livelihoods.