Building Resilient Cities: Integrating Environmental Protection and Construction Safety in Somalia’s Urban Development
Building Resilient Cities is a policy report by the Heritage Institute that examines the urgent challenges facing Somalia’s rapidly growing urban centers, particularly Mogadishu. The study highlights how unregulated construction, environmental degradation, and intensifying climate shocks are reinforcing urban fragility amid weak institutional capacity. Drawing on mixed-methods research, the report outlines an integrated policy framework focused on sustainable urban planning, professionalizing the construction sector, and strengthening climate resilience. Aligned with national development and climate strategies, the paper offers practical recommendations to transform Somalia’s cities into safer, greener, and more resilient spaces capable of supporting inclusive growth.