The Horn Environmental and Fisheries Organization (HEFO) participated in a consultation meeting on June 30, 2024. The meeting was organized by the Somali Ministry of Planning and SONSAF, the Somali NGO Consortium. The event marked an important milestone in the ongoing review of the NOGs Act.The review and update of
Commemoration of World Ocean Day
On June 8th, 2024, the HEFO organization participated in World Ocean Day commemorations. Their goal was to encourage Zeila-based community groups and cooperatives to take action towards creating a healthier planet and more equitable society. The theme was “Catalyzing Action for Our Ocean and Climate”, emphasizing the need for concrete
Field Consultation Work Shop.
HEFO conducted a consultation workshop for site visits and assessments in Berbera as part of the RAAISE PROJECT (EU FUNDED ILED PROGRAM) in Somaliland. The purpose of the workshop was to improve the quality control measures of landing sites, fish markets, and processing facilities, with the goal of ensuring that
Somaliland Climate Change Conference
Each year, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change organizes and conducts the Somaliland Climate Conference, which involves exchanging ideas, exploring how climate change is affecting the Somaliland community, and addressing the challenges the climate change poses to the community pastoral, agropastoral, and urban people. The conference was held at
Maritime Security Coordination Office Inauguration Ceremony
On October 8th, 2023, The Horn of Environmental and Fisheries Organization participated in the inauguration of the new Maritime Security Coordination Office held at Ambassador Hotel. The aims of the newly created office were to strengthen the coordination of Somaliland maritime security in order to secure and protect the sea borders