10. 11. 2025 | POTC, PR
As the curtain closes on the Climate Security with a Training of Trainers (ToT) Module Training, organised by POTC in partnership with the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Addis Ababa, we reflect on Slovenia-Somalia Cooperation through a week of transformative learning, collaboration, and commitment to addressing one of the most pressing challenges of our time: the intersection of climate change and security.
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A Week of Impactful Learning
12 Somali participants working in the field of climate change, environmental protection, agriculture, security and education were at the centre of this specialised training programme. The need-based training was developed in accordance with the needs of the Somali counterparts and took place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The end result was a training programme delivered by 4 expert trainers coming from Slovenia, Sweden and Ethiopia. Topics covered included: 9 Planetary Boundaries, Climate Change and Security, regional Climate-Conflict Dynamics, Climate-Induced Displacement, Environmental Peacebuilding, Water Security and how to design a training from A to Z, to name a few.
Slovenia-Somalia Cooperation and Partnership
The training brought together stakeholders from different institutions and countries, namely Slovenia and Somalia, with a common goal: deepening understanding of the effects of climate change on peace and security. In addition, participants deepened their knowledge and skills as trainers through the additional ToT module.
The training was organised in close cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Addis Ababa. H.E. Kristina Radej, the deputy and staff, made sure we had the necessary contacts and information from Ethiopia to deliver our first training here as smoothly as possible.
We would like to thank all the participants, the Government of Somalia, the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Addis Ababa, the excellent trainers and others who helped make this training a basis for future Slovenia-Somalia cooperation in the field of peace and security.
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20. 10. 2025 | POTC, PR
Climate change is profoundly reshaping the global security landscape, and Somalia finds itself at the epicentre of this challenge. Recognising the need for action and Slovenia’s promise to bolster African peace capabilities, the Peace Operations Training Centre (POTC) will deliver a specialised climate security training program tailored for policy-making government personnel from the Federal Republic of Somalia working in peace and security. The training will be held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from 3–7 November 2025.
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As one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change, Somalia faces extreme droughts, devastating floods, and acute resource scarcity – all factors that exacerbate conflict and displacement. To address these pressing issues and empower Somalia’s peace personnel, POTC, in close partnership with the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Addis Ababa, will host a five-day intensive training. This program is designed to strengthen Somalia’s peace and security capabilities by equipping officials with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the complex intersection of climate and security.
The climate security training is specifically tailored for Somali government officials working in peace and security. Participants will delve into the critical connections between climate change, water security, and conflict, gaining practical tools to assess risks and develop effective mitigation strategies. A key feature of the training programme is the Training of Trainers (ToT) module, which will enable officials to disseminate their newfound expertise within Somalia’s security institutions, ensuring a lasting impact. The participants will have sessions designed and delivered by a group of experienced speakers and trainers from Slovenia, Sweden and Ethiopia whose aim will be to break down how climate change is changing the global security landscape and offer solutions to the rapid changes which are affecting all of us.
Fully funded by POTC, the programme covers travel, accommodation, and meals, eliminating financial barriers for participants. By building local capacity, this initiative aims to foster resilience and sustainable peace in a region where climate and security challenges are deeply intertwined.
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