Daljir Media
Garowe, Puntland Somalia
Ahmad Qurkavic serves as a spokesperson for the Puntland Ministry of Environment, Range and Climate Change, where his public communications role focuses on informing communities, media organizations and the wider public about environmental protection, climate change and the sustainable management of natural resources.
His work is part of Puntland’s broader institutional efforts to communicate environmental priorities and climate-related information to the public.
The Puntland Ministry of Environment, Range and Climate Change maintains an official presence on X under @moerccpl, where the ministry publishes information concerning environmental protection, climate action, rangeland management, biodiversity, climate adaptation and community resilience. (sotwe)
Communicating Environmental Issues
Puntland faces environmental challenges that directly affect communities and livelihoods, including drought, land degradation, deforestation, rangeland pressure, coastal environmental risks and climate variability.
In this context, effective public communication is an important part of environmental governance.
As a spokesperson, Ahmad Qurkavic communicates information concerning the Ministry’s activities and environmental priorities, helping connect government institutions with journalists, communities and other stakeholders.
His communications work contributes to increasing public awareness of environmental issues and the importance of sustainable natural-resource management.
Climate Change and Community Resilience
Climate change remains an important development issue for Somalia and Puntland. Government institutions and development partners have increasingly focused on climate adaptation, early warning, environmental restoration and strengthening the resilience of communities.
The Puntland Ministry of Environment, Range and Climate Change has publicly highlighted climate adaptation planning, environmental awareness, rangeland protection and cooperation with development partners as components of its environmental agenda. The Ministry’s official public communications also document activities involving climate resilience, environmental protection and community engagement. (sotwe)
At the national level, Somalia’s Ministry of Environment and Climate Change identifies climate adaptation planning, environmental assessments, resilience-building and sustainable natural-resource management among its core environmental and climate services. (Wasaaradda Waxbarashada)
The Role of Public Communication
For environmental institutions, communication is more than announcing government activities. It is also an important tool for public awareness.
Climate information, environmental regulations, conservation initiatives and early-warning messages need to reach communities in a clear and timely manner.
Ahmad Qurkavic’s role as a government spokesperson places public communication at the center of his professional responsibilities. Through engagement with media and public platforms, he contributes to communicating the Ministry’s environmental priorities and activities.
Connecting Government and the Public
Government spokespersons serve as an important link between public institutions and the communities they serve.
For the Ministry of Environment, Range and Climate Change, this includes communicating information related to environmental protection, rangelands, climate change, biodiversity and natural-resource management.
The Ministry’s established digital presence provides a public record of its environmental communications and activities. Its official X account identifies itself as the official account of the Puntland Ministry of Environment, Range and Climate Change. (sotwe)
Ahmad Qurkavic’s communications role forms part of this wider effort to make environmental information accessible to the public and to strengthen communication between the Ministry, the media and Puntland communities.
Looking Ahead
Puntland’s environmental challenges require cooperation among government institutions, local communities, civil society, development partners, researchers and the media.
Clear and credible public communication will remain important as Puntland works to strengthen climate resilience, protect natural resources and promote sustainable development.
As a spokesperson for the Ministry of Environment, Range and Climate Change, Ahmad Qurkavic continues to contribute to this communication effort by representing the Ministry’s environmental work and engaging with media and public audiences.
Ahmad Qurkavic
Spokesperson
Ministry of Environment, Range and Climate Change
Puntland State of Somalia
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