Samenvatting

Somalia's climate is naturally arid and semi-arid, with two major rainy seasons. However, irregular rainfall and severe droughts that are becoming more intense and frequent increase the country's water scarcity, disrupting livelihoods and causing drought-related migration and population displacements. Recurrent and severe droughts, as well as conflict, have contributed to Somalia's long-running food crises. The bulk of an estimated million people in Somalia has been partially displaced by conflict. Due to the limited natural resources, pasture and water, there is boosted risk of inter-communal strife. Individuals have been internally displaced in search of pasture, water, food, and a means of subsistence.