In Somalia, agricultural prices and production quantities have been significantly influenced by the impact of climate change, with recurring droughts and floods causing disruption to food production. For example, maize, sorghum, and rice, key staples in Somali diets, have faced fluctuating prices due to these climate shocks. In January 2024, staple food prices in Somalia were closely monitored to assess the effects on food security, with rising costs observed in several urban and rural marketsUNDPRELIEFWEB.Additionally, initiatives such as the Scaling up Climate Ambition on Land Use and Agriculture (SCALA) are addressing the impacts of climate change on Somalia’s agricultural sector, focusing on key crops like maize, sorghum, and sesameUNDP. However, the ongoing challenges related to climate variability are expected to continue affecting the prices and availability of agricultural products in the country.
