Climate change and environmental degradation are increasingly shaping the development landscape across the Horn of Africa. Communities, ecosystems, and economies in this region face the compounded threats of rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, land degradation, water scarcity, and biodiversity loss. These pressures directly affect livelihoods, food systems, public health, and infrastructure while heightening the risk of conflict over natural resources.

At HACOF, we recognize that sustainable development cannot be achieved without a deliberate and integrated focus on climate resilience and environmental sustainability. Our approach places climate and environmental considerations at the center of development planning, infrastructure design, and policy reform. We support governments, development partners, and private sector actors to mainstream climate-smart solutions and environmental safeguards in ways that are both technically sound and locally appropriate.

Our work is aligned with key global frameworks such as the Paris Agreement, the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, and the Sustainable Development Goals. Regionally, we contribute to the implementation of national climate strategies, Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), and green growth pathways.