Somalia - Activating Climate-Resilient Agricultural Livelihoods in Somalia (ACALS) Project — Somalia

Overview

The Activating Climate-Resilient Agricultural Livelihoods in Somalia (ACALS) Project aims to enhance the resilience and productivity of Somalia’s agropastoral and pastoral households by scaling up climate-smart agriculture, rehabilitating productive infrastructure, and strengthening institutional capacity. The total project cost is UA 19.85 million, of which UA 16 million is financed through an ADF grant under the Transition Support Facility (TSF), Pillars I and III. The Government of Somalia contributes UA 3.85 million in counterpart funding. The project is implemented in the regions of Galmudug, Hirshabelle, South West State, and Jubaland—areas severely affected by climate shocks, protracted drought, and reduced agricultural output. Implementation is led by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation, in coordination with State Ministries, under a structure that includes project coordination, monitoring, safeguards management, and field-level delivery.