Agriculture and Environment

Mr. Daher Elmi Houssein
Director Agriculture and Environment Division

About Agriculture and Environment Division

The Agriculture and Environment Division (AED) was started in 1986 and has remained central to IGAD’s mandate, vision, and mission. The division is in charge of IGAD’s work on agriculture, environment protection, natural resource management, blue economy, and land governance. It leads the efforts of the Authority in building resilience and sustainable development.

Our Mandate:

IGAD’s mission in agriculture and the environment is to support Member States in reducing poverty and achieving food security. This is pursued through regional cooperation for mutual benefit, grounded in the rational use of natural resources and sound environmental management for sustainable development. Agriculture and livestock are recognized as the dominant sectors in the IGAD region, contributing significantly to GDP, employment, and income across Member States.
These efforts are fundamental to the region’s development and serve as critical drivers for realizing the ambitions of the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Areas of Intervention

Natural Resources Management
Agriculture and Food Security
Sustainable Environment Protection

Reports and Publications

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Anchoring Blue Economy in IGAD Region and Member States
2024 Global Report on Food Crises
The IGAD Climate Adaptation Strategy (2023-2030)
FSIN Joint analysis for better decisions Food Security Information Network

Media

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Download The IGAD Climate Adaptation Strategy (2023-2030)

Latest News and Updates

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Agriculture and EnvironmentIGAD Blue Economy
December 4, 2025

IGAD Member States Adopt a Regional Framework to Prevent Plastic Pollution through Circular Economy Approach and Strengthening Waste Management Systems

December 4, 2025 (Djibouti, Djibouti): IGAD has taken a major step toward a vision of plastic pollution-free, climate-resilient region with…
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November 28, 2025

IGAD Launches Regional Journalism and Influencer Training to Strengthen Food Systems Resilience Communication

November 28, 2025 (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), through its Food Systems Resilience Program (FSRP) with…
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November 21, 2025

IGAD Ministerial Conference on Transhumance and Livestock Development

IGAD Ministerial Conference on Transhumance and Livestock Development November 21, 2025 Addis Ababa, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia We, the…
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