Institute of Climate and Environment(ICE)

ICE Institute
Mogadishu, Somalia

The Institute of Climate and Environment (ICE) at SIMAD University in Mogadishu is a policy and action research institute addressing Somalia's climate, environmental, and development challenges. It provides evidence-based insights to inform policy and decision-making while promoting sustainable solutions through research, advocacy, capacity building, and climate innovation. By partnering with governments, businesses, and communities, ICE works to strengthen local resilience and protect the environment. Its focus areas include climate, energy, water, food, and governance, ensuring equitable solutions for a more sustainable future.

Contact details

Website:
https://ice.simad.edu.so/

Address:
Town Campus, SIMAD University, Zoobe, KM5, Mogadishu, Somalia

Country:
Somalia

Sub-region:
Eastern Africa

Areas of focus

Geographics of focus
Somalia
Operating languages
Somali

Organisation details

Business model
Non-profit , University institute/center
Year founded
2023
Institutional affiliations
University
Founded by
Founders: Mohamed Okash
Founder gender: All male
Leadership
Leader(s) (2025): Mohamed Okash
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2024): Mohamed Okash
Leader gender: Male
Staff size
2025
Institute of Climate and Environment(ICE)
15
Somalia average
14
Global average
88
2024
Institute of Climate and Environment(ICE)
15
% Female staff
2025
Institute of Climate and Environment(ICE)
45%
Somalia average
37%
Global average
50%
2024
Institute of Climate and Environment(ICE)
45%
Age (years)
Institute of Climate and Environment(ICE)
3
Somalia average
12
Global average
33
% Female researchers
2025
Institute of Climate and Environment(ICE)
20%
Somalia average
51%
Global average
47%
2024
Institute of Climate and Environment(ICE)
20%

Organisational performance

Publications
2024
Institute of Climate and Environment(ICE)
7
Somalia average
9
Global average
57

Social

Twitter
Followers (2025)
Institute of Climate and Environment(ICE)
1,076
Somalia average
28,697
Global average
19,888
Subscribers (2025)
Institute of Climate and Environment(ICE)
165
Somalia average
5,874
Global average
7,436
Instagram
Followers (2025)
Institute of Climate and Environment(ICE)
1,731
Somalia average
1,113
Global average
18,586
Followers (2025)
Institute of Climate and Environment(ICE)
2,000
Somalia average
2,460
Global average
15,926

Data notes

Last updated: 11/03/2025
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : OTT reviewed
Data sources consulted: Information supplied by organisation, Organisation´s website
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