The utilization and potential of solar energy in Somalia: Current state and prospects

Samatar, Abdullahi Mohamed; Mekhilef, Saad; Mokhlis, Hazlie; Kermadi, Mostefa; Diblawe, Abdulkadir Mukhtar; Stojcevski, Alex; Seyedmahmoudian, Mehdi

doi:10.1016/j.esr.2023.101108

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“…This might reflect the current lack of access to energy, with only about half of the population having access to electricity and the access being further limited by frequent outages. This hinders all aspects of sustainable development, in particular as it almost exclusively relies on fossil fuel for its generation [ 30 ]. It is noteworthy that, making progress on SDG 13 (climate action) was deemed to be restricted by progress on SDG 1 (no poverty), SDG 8 (decent work and economic growth), SDG 9 (industry, innovation and infrastructure) and SDG 11 (sustainable cities and communities).…”

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Linkages between the Sustainable Development Goals and health in Somalia

Adem,

Nor,

Fuje

et al. 2024

BMC Public Health

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Background The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted in 2015 compromises 17 universal and indivisible goals for sustainable development, however the interactions between the SDGs in Somalia is not known which is vital for understanding potential synergies and trad-offs between the SDGs. Hence, this study aims to identify and classify the linkages between the SDGs with a focus on health and well-being (SDG 3) in Somalia. Methods Following the SDG Synergies approach, 35 leading experts from the public and private sectors as well as academia and civil society gathered for a 2-day workshop in Mogadishu and scored the interactions between the individual SDGs on a seven point-scale from − 3 to + 3. From this, a cross-impact matrix was created, and network models were used to showcase the direct and indirect interactions between the SDGs with a focus on SDG 3 (good health and well-being). Results Many promoting and a few restricting interactions between the different SDGs were found. Overall, SDG 16 (peace, justice, and strong institutions) influenced the other SDGs the most. When second-order interactions were considered, progress on SDG 16 (peace, justice, and strong institutions) showed the largest positive impact on SDG 3 (good health and well-being). SDG 3 (good health and well-being) was heavily influenced by progress on other SDGs in Somalia and making progress on SDG 3 (good health and well-being) positively influenced progress on all other SDGs. Conclusion The findings revealed that in Somalia, the interactions between the SDGs are mostly synergistic and that SDG 16 (peace, justice, and strong institutions) has a strong influence on progress on other SDGs as well as progress on SDG 3 (good health and well-being). This study highlights the need for a multisectoral strategy to accelerate progress on the SDGs in Somalia in general, and particularly SDG 3 (good health and well-being).

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Linkages between the Sustainable Development Goals and health in Somalia

Adem,

Nor,

Fuje

et al. 2024

BMC Public Health

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“…Given its position, Somalia offers a great deal of potential for producing solar energy on a huge scale. Nevertheless, there is currently no plan in place to use the energy for the manufacture of green hydrogen [121].…”

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A Comprehensive State-of-the-Art Survey on Green Hydrogen Economy in Sub-Saharan Africa

Nnachi,

Richards,

Hamam

2024

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Rapid increase in urbanization and industrialization due to increase in human population has led to increase in global warming resulting to climate change that affects the ecosystem. Unusual natural disasters such as cyclones, storms, floods, weather fluctuations, rising seal levels, transitional ecosystems and coastal disruptions are major adverse effects of climate change. There are huge worrisome concerns and uncertainties about the future of the planet earth due to climate change caused by high carbon emissions. Global aggressive policies in control of Carbon-dioxide (CO2) emissions from several combustion mechanisms have paved way for alternative/ clean energy sources. Green hydrogen is a promising means of clean energy sources for commercial power generation stations and other crucial systems such as hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (HFCVs) , motors, drives, backup power for buildings, and also serving as a source of electrical energy for remote locations. The goal of this study is to review the current level of Sub-Saharan African nations’ preparedness to adopt green hydrogen as a way to mitigate local energy supply issues and strengthen their individual economies.

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