About SIEP
A Somali non-profit institute working to prevent and respond to environmental problems through research, education and consultancy, and to promote peace in Somalia.
Who we are
Peaceful means for advancing sustainability.
The Somali Institute for Environmental Peace (SIEP) is a non-governmental, non-profit institution founded in 2017 and headquartered in Mogadishu. SIEP is legally registered with the Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education of the Federal Government of Somalia as the first pioneer institute for environmental advocacy.
Our purpose is to prevent and respond to environmental problems by conducting research, providing environmental education and consultancy services, raising environmental awareness and promoting peace in Somalia, in order to reduce poverty and promote sustainable development.
We work with indigenous and local communities that have developed, or are developing, their own knowledge for monitoring biodiversity, ecosystems, water, oceans, land and other resources, as well as human well-being, based on traditional knowledge (Xeer) and a holistic view of people and the environment.
Our vision
A pioneer and excellence centre for peace on environment in Somalia.
Our mission
To educate society on environmental protection and conservation, and to conduct research that provides information and green innovation technologies for the sustainable development of natural resources and socio-economic development.
What we do
Our focus areas are climate change, biodiversity, and environmental education and awareness. Through them we aim to improve the livelihoods of affected communities, safeguard and restore nature, and support policymakers in making sound decisions. Our work is organized in three thematic areas.
Education
- Environmental education courses (certificate and diploma modules)
- Awareness campaigns
- Capacity development and training
Consultancy services
Our advisory services give clients objective, independent guidance in support of their projects, policies and strategic goals, from consultative and participatory approaches to full-scale project design, management and implementation.
- Environmental impact assessment (EIA)
- Environmental audit and compliance
- Development of environmental policies, regulations and legislation
- Translations
- Environmental governance
Research and development
- Climate change adaptation and mitigation research and studies
- Wetland protection and restoration
- Biodiversity and wildlife
- Protection of the coastal and marine environment
- Green energy innovations to combat charcoal use and desertification
- Waste and pollution
- Environmental security
Our values
Vision and innovation
Transparency and governance
Professionalism
Integrity and teamwork
Peace and a healthy environment
Partnerships
Stewardship
How we are governed
SIEP is overseen by a Board of Advisors. The Board advises on SIEP’s overall strategy, policy and direction, reviews past activities and lessons learned, reviews the financial statements, annual accounts and budget, supports and oversees management, and approves SIEP’s annual reports and yearly action plan. It meets twice a year.
Day-to-day work is led by the Executive Director, supported by managers for programs and for administration and finance, and by coordinators for research and development, consultancy and legal affairs, education and training, and resource mobilization and partnerships.
Organizational profile
Our institutional profile sets out SIEP’s registration, objectives, thematic areas and organizational structure.