Founded by group of intellectual and environmental practitioners using their human capitals. This institution aims to respond and prevent the environmental problems through education, awareness, Capacity development, consultancy, research and technology innovations to protect and conserve the environment of Somalia as well as the region to reduce poverty and promote sustainable development. The Institute explores and empowers the indigenous and local communities that have developed or are developing their own monitoring methodologies related to biodiversity, ecosystems, water, oceans, land and other natural resources, as well as human well-being, based on traditional knowledge (soomali: Xeer) and holistic view of people and the environment.
