Charcoal trafficking in Somalia

When the central government of Somalia collapsed in 1991, the once firmly regulated Somali charcoal trade reopened. In the 1990s, the Somali Civil War, destructive El Niño floods, and reduced access to the European market caused the former prosperous banana industry to collapse, leading to an increase in reliance on the charcoal trade. Quotes We need a holistic response to address the issues of charcoal in Somalia. Illegal trade in charcoal is recognised as a key contributor to insecurity in Somalia. Overcoming the challenges charcoal poses to the environment requires strengthening of institutions. External link