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This policy brief addresses the critical challenge of climate change adaptation in Somaliland, where the impacts of climate change have led to severe social, economic, political, and ecological consequences. Climate change has already had profound effects for pastoralists whose livelihoods rely heavily on livestock, making them highly vulnerable to climate variability and change.

The paper emphasizes the urgent need for climate policies and adaptation strategies that cater to the context's specific needs, effectively bridging global climate action consensus with localized approaches. It concludes with recommendations for the Somali Government, other Somali stakeholders and for the international community.

• The government of Somaliland has to design and develop policy frameworks that are tailor-made to climate change adaptation needs in different sectors, predominantly for the livestock sector due to its economic and livelihood-based values.
• The Somaliland authorities in partnership with relevant stakeholder have to strengthen the operationalization of the established climate-related policy frameworks by providing the necessary technical, enforcement and financial supports.
• International bodies regulating and allocating climate finance and support to climate adaptation need to consider flexible, accessible and conflict-sensitive schemes to effectively support climate resilience where it is most needed.
• Somaliland's prioritization of climate change policy frameworks and its strong civil society organizations provide entry points for international support and can serve as a strong foundation for strengthening climate resilience in a locally relevant manner.
• The international bodies that provide climate funds and support have to consider providing a space for Somaliland to attend the multilateral and international platforms where the climate financing, scientific and strategic initiatives in climate adaptation in Africa and globally, are discussed.